Gryphon Investors portfolio company Vivify Specialty Ingredients has acquired AuNutra Industries, a Chino, California-based supplier of botanical extracts and nutritional ingredients. The acquisition, terms undisclosed, expands Vivify's reach into the nutraceutical and supplement markets. Founded in 2003, AuNutra provides herb powders, vitamins, amino acids, and other specialty ingredients under GMP and ISO-9001:2000 certifications, including kosher-certified extracts.
The deal broadens Vivify’s North American distribution and enhances its product portfolio for food, beverage, personal care, and industrial clients. Founder Kava Liu remains a significant investor. Tim Bradley, deal partner at Gryphon’s Heritage Group, emphasized the strategic focus on expanding product capabilities.
Genoa Partners advised AuNutra financially. Gryphon manages over $10 billion in assets across its Flagship, Heritage, and Junior Capital funds.
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