Specialty chemical and food ingredients distributor Azelis has signed a deal to fully acquire Hortimex, a company that supplies nutraceuticals and food ingredients, increasing its presence in the Polish market. The Belgian innovation service provider has signed a deal to buy 100% of Hortimex’s shares. The financial details of the transaction are not public yet, but the deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter, subject to fulfillment of customary transaction conditions.