21 Jan 2026
Puratos, a global leader in bakery, patisserie, and chocolate ingredients, today announces the acquisition of Vör Foods, a high growth producer of clean label nut pastes and nut-based fillings based in Trevose, Pennsylvania, USA. The purchase of Vör strengthens Puratos’s manufacturing footprint in the United States (U.S.), and reinforces its commitment to leading sweet goods innovation. With nut-based ingredients among the fastest-growing categories in bakery, this expansion will better equip Puratos to help manufacturers respond more quickly to emerging consumer trends—such as the growing demand for Dubai-style chocolate—through locally produced ingredients.
“The Vör team brings craftsmanship, agility, and impressive speed. The company has grown remarkably fast by staying close to customers and delivering on-trend nut solutions. The team’s expertise and U.S. nut facility make Vör a strong strategic fit for Puratos, and enhance our ability to support customers with reliable, high-quality ingredients. We’re excited to welcome the team to Puratos as we continue driving sweet goods innovation together.”
Andy Brimacombe - President of Puratos North America
Vör Foods’ portfolio of pistachio, hazelnut, almond, cashew, and blended nut pastes and fillings complements Puratos’s existing range of nut fillings. Vör’s SQF certified, dedicated nut facility enhances operational capabilities, while its predominantly U.S.-sourced ingredients improve traceability and lead times to meet growing customer demand in the United States.
“Since founding Vör Foods in 2016, we’ve focused on quality, agility, and close customer and supplier collaboration,” said Frank Steck, CEO of Vör Foods. “Joining Puratos opens an exciting new chapter and together, we can bring even greater value to our customers by combining Vör’s nut expertise with Puratos’s scale, capabilities, and industry network.”
Located just 35 minutes from Puratos USA, Vör’s Trevose facility will provide close technical collaboration and support, along with expediting the exchange of best practices between the teams. As part of the integration, Puratos will invest in Vör’s equipment and capacity to support continued expansion and meet rising consumer demand for clean label nut solutions.
"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 Puratos Group
