TA Associates, a global growth private equity firm, agreed to invest in Nactarome, a group of companies specialising in the development and manufacturing of natural flavours, colours, functional ingredients and clean labels for the food and beverage industry. Financial terms were not disclosed. "Natural flavours and colours are a large market with a high-quality revenue model, which we believe has the potential for long-term structural growth. We are delighted to partner with Udo and Luigi on the next phase of organic and external growth of Nactarome while continuing to prioritise its customer-centric approach and commitment to sustainability," Patrick Sader, TA Associates Managing Director and Co-Head of EMEA Services Group.