Caldic B. V. is acquiring Arlès Agroalimentaire SAS, a distributor of quality food ingredients and functional additives in France. T he agreement marks Caldic’s expansion of its European footprint by entering the French food ingredients sector. Caldic says this latest addition is “a great fit” to the company’s current business in the European Bakery, Dairy, Beverage, Savoury, Confectionary and Nutrition markets.

Arlès Agroalimentaire is a family business that has been engaged in the distribution of food ingredients since 1914. Throughout the years, it has grown to become a key distributor in the French food ingredients market, serving more than 900 customers with a broad product portfolio. With Arlès’ wide range of food ingredients and functional additives, including starches, emulsifiers, flavours, colours, proteins and sweeteners, Caldic has become one of the top players in the French food ingredients market.