February 27 2026, David R Brown
SIDG Group expands into UK with i-ingredients acquisition
Specialty Ingredients Distribution Group (SIDG), a portfolio company of Waterland Private Equity, has acquired i-ingredients, a UK-based distributor focused on the fast-growing nutraceuticals market.
Establishing this presence in the UK, one of Europe's most competitive and innovative specialty ingredients markets, will further enhance the synergies already existing within our Life Sciences activities
Hans Udo Wenzel
Chairman of SIDG
Founded in 2012, i-ingredients supplies high-quality, innovative nutraceutical ingredients, including probiotics, exclusive clinically proven active ingredients, and certified organic botanicals.
The transaction marks SIDG's first acquisition in the UK and a significant milestone in its international expansion strategy. Supported by Waterland Private Equity and led by its founding families and long-term management team, SIDG continues to execute its buy-and-build strategy, strengthening its presence in key European markets.
Hans Udo Wenzel, Chairman of SIDG, said: “The acquisition of i-ingredients represents a key milestone for SIDG. Establishing this presence in the UK, one of Europe's most competitive and innovative specialty ingredients markets, will further enhance the synergies already existing within our Life Sciences activities across SIDG's partner companies and will allow us to offer producers a truly European network of strong local champions.”
Hervé Ory-Lavollée, CEO of SIDG, added: “Inderpal and his team have built a high-quality, entrepreneurial business with deep nutraceutical expertise. Their strong market positioning and regulatory know-how perfectly complement our existing capabilities and will accelerate our development in Life Sciences.”
In line with SIDG's distinctive model, i-ingredients will continue to operate under the leadership of founder, Inderpal Saraw, ensuring continuity.
About SIDG Group
Specialty Ingredients Distribution Group (SIDG) is a pan-European strategic alliance of 8 family-owned companies dedicated to the distribution of specialty ingredients and chemicals including Deimos, Esenco, Firmalis, Lavollée, Log2Go, PalcoNutrifit, Variati and, now, i-ingredients. The Group combines deep expertise across the Life Sciences sectors (Food & Nutraceuticals, Cosmetics, F&F, Pharma, Feed and Agro) as well as industrial applications (coatings, adhesives, polymers, lubricants, water treatment). SIDG has a leading presence in France, Italy and Southeastern Europe and, in 2026, is expected to generate revenues in excess of EUR 200M.
Source(s): SIDG Press Release
Further Information
Visit: https://sidg.eu