Puratos announced it has acquired Vör Foods, adding a fast-growing producer of ultra-clean label nut butters and nut-based fillings to its portfolio and expanding its U.S. manufacturing footprint. The deal, announced on January 21, 2026, brings Vör’s Trevose, Pennsylvania-based operation into the Puratos network as the company seeks to accelerate sweet goods innovation and respond more quickly to shifting consumer tastes.
The acquisition centers on demand for nut-based ingredients, which Puratos described as one of the fastest-growing categories in bakery and adjacent sweet applications. Puratos positioned the move as a way for manufacturers to react more quickly to emerging trends, including the growing appetite for Dubai-style chocolate, by sourcing locally produced nut ingredients with shorter lead times.
Vör’s portfolio includes pistachio, hazelnut, almond, cashew, and blended nut butters and fillings, which Puratos said will complement its existing nut offering. Puratos highlighted the fit alongside its recently launched Carat Nuxel Hazelnut, framing the broader combination as an expansion of capabilities for customers seeking on-trend, indulgent fillings while meeting clean-label expectations.
Operationally, Puratos highlighted Vör’s SQF-certified, dedicated nut facility as a key addition, with ingredients predominantly sourced from the U.S. Puratos said this should improve traceability and reduce turnaround times, supporting customers as demand rises for clean-label nut solutions in industrial and retail applications.
Geography also factored into the integration plan. Vör’s Trevose facility is about 35 minutes from Puratos’ U.S. headquarters in Pennsauken, New Jersey, which Puratos said will make it easier for teams to collaborate on technical matters and share best practices. Puratos also said it plans to invest in Vör’s equipment and capacity as part of the integration, aiming to support continued expansion and increased output.
For Puratos, the acquisition adds a specialized U.S. nut platform at a time when fillings are becoming a bigger driver of product differentiation in sweet baked goods and chocolate-adjacent formats. For Vör, the deal pairs its speed, R&D flexibility, and customer-driven approach with Puratos’ scale and broader industry network, positioning the combined teams to pursue new product development and larger-volume customer programs.
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“The Vör team brings craftsmanship, agility, and impressive speed. They’ve grown remarkably fast by staying close to customers and delivering on-trend nut solutions. Their expertise and U.S nut facility make them a strong strategic fit for Puratos, and enhance our ability to support customers with reliable, high-quality ingredients. We’re excited to welcome them to the team as we continue driving sweet goods innovation together.”
Andy Brimacombe, President of Puratos North America
“Since founding Vör Foods in 2016, we’ve focused on quality, agility, and close customer and supplier collaboration. Joining Puratos opens an exciting new chapter. Together, we can bring even greater value to our customers by combining Vör’s nut expertise with Puratos’ scale, capabilities, and industry network.”
Frank Steck, CEO of Vör Foods
“Driven by growing consumer demand for indulgent sweet bakery products with exceptional nut fillings, this acquisition—rooted in the U.S.—marks a significant step forward for the entire Puratos Group. It elevates our nut-based expertise and enables us to invest at scale in advanced capabilities, innovation, and long-term value creation for customers across all markets.”
Pierre Tossut, CEO of Puratos Group
