Private equity firm EMZ Partners completed the investment in Ankerkraut, a Germany-based spice blending company. Financial terms were not disclosed. "We are impressed by the historical development of Ankerkraut and are delighted to become a part of Ankerkraut’s future. The culture of Ankerkraut lived by its founders Stefan and Anne Lemcke as well as the managers Timo Haas and Alexander Schwoch is unique and it is our highest concern to preserve it. We are looking forward to working together with the whole Ankerkraut team and the other shareholders," Klaus Maurer, EMZ Partner.