ICL Group to Acquire Bartek Ingredients
December 18, 2025
ICL Group entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bartek Ingredients, expanding its portfolio of specialty food solutions and functional food ingredients. The deal will be completed in two phases: ICL will initially invest about $90 million for approximately 50% of Bartek in the first quarter of 2026, with the remaining shares acquired in a second phase subject to milestones and regulatory approvals.
- Buyers
- ICL Group
- Targets
- Bartek Ingredients
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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