Kerry Group has acquired Ariake, the North American business of Ariake Japan Co., and Southeastern Mills North American’s coatings and seasonings business (SEM).
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Located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, Ariake USA is a producer of natural clean label savory taste solutions derived from poultry, pork and vegetables and offers a range of highly specialized extraction technologies and development capabilities. The company also acquired SEM, a coatings and seasonings manufacturer in Rome, Georgia. Both acquisitions will complement the company's existing taste portfolio, while further developing its position in the meat and clean label markets.
!['[R]etaining this next generation will depend on continuing to position flavor science as a field where individuals can combine scientific excellence with creativity and real-world impact, shaping how consumers experience food in ways that improve both health and sustainability,' says John Savage, IOFI president and president and CEO of Taste at Kerry.](https://img.perfumerflavorist.com/mindful/allured/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/07/john-savage.Cws5vQDBLp.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=crop&h=191&q=70&w=340)
