Puratos has acquired Vör Foods, a high-growth manufacturer of ultra-clean-label nut butters and nut-based fillings headquartered in Trevose, Pennsylvania, in a deal aimed at accelerating innovation in sweet goods and strengthening Puratos’ U.S. manufacturing footprint.
The acquisition adds a dedicated, SQF-certified nut facility and expands Puratos’ ability to serve bakery and confectionery customers with locally produced nut ingredients as demand rises for on-trend applications, including Dubai-style chocolate.
Vör produces pistachio, hazelnut, almond, cashew, and blended nut butters and fillings, broadening Puratos’ existing nut portfolio, which includes the recently launched Carat Nuxel Hazelnut. Puratos said Vör’s predominantly U.S.-sourced inputs will improve traceability and shorten lead times, while the specialized facility enhances operational capacity to meet growing customer demand for clean-label nut solutions.
The Trevose site is located roughly 35 minutes from Puratos’ U.S. headquarters, a proximity the company said will support closer technical collaboration and knowledge-sharing as the teams integrate. Puratos also plans to invest in Vör’s equipment and capacity to support continued expansion.
Vör Foods was founded in 2016 and has positioned itself as a flexible manufacturer supporting both ingredient buyers and consumer packaged goods brands with formulations designed for function, flavor, and scalability, enabled by rapid R&D and pilot-to-scale production capabilities.
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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, 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, Vör Foods
