Caldic, a provider of specialty chemicals, ingredients and associated services, agreed to acquire Avatar, a distributor of specialty food ingredients and custom solutions. Financial terms were not disclosed. “We are delighted to welcome the Avatar team aboard Caldic. Avatar’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility offers liquid blends, packing and warehousing as well as a dedicated R&D laboratory, which enables us to provide our North American customers with a broader product portfolio as well as custom made solutions. The professional team from Avatar has built a strong foothold through the development of an innovative product and services portfolio that will enhance our ability to inspire solutions for the food processing industry in our region. This is an exciting moment to have the Avatar team join Caldic as we accelerate our growth trajectory in the US food industry," Anne Brown, Caldic CEO North America.