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VOICEVALE LTD ACQUIRES THE ASSETS AND BUSINESS OF TOTALLY NUTS & MORE INC

Posted by Neal

London, United Kingdom / Montreal, Canada — 31st December 2025.

Voicevale Ltd, a leading international trader and distributor of nuts, dried fruits, seeds, and coffee, is pleased to announce that it has acquired the assets and the business of Totally Nuts & More Inc., a specialty nuts and dried fruits importer and distributor based in Montreal, Canada. The deal will complete on 1st January 2026.

Under the terms of the transaction, Voicevale Ltd has acquired a 75% shareholding in the newly formed Voicevale North America Inc., while Philip Khazzam, founder and owner of Totally Nuts & More, who personally has 43 years of experience operating as an importer, holds a 25% stake.

Voicevale North America Inc. will trade as ‘Totally Nuts, a division of Voicevale North America’, keeping the well-recognized “Totally Nuts” brand name, preserving its established reputation for quality, reliability, and customer service, while benefiting from the global sourcing expertise and network of the Voicevale Group.

The acquisition marks a strategically important step in Voicevale’s growth strategy, allowing the Group to strengthen its supply chain, customer relationships, and distribution capabilities across the Americas.

Roby Danon, Founder and Managing Director of Voicevale Ltd commented:
“We are delighted to welcome Philip and the Totally Nuts team into the Voicevale family. This investment marks an exciting new chapter in our group’s growth strategy.”

Philip Khazzam, Founder of Totally Nuts & More Inc. said:
“I would like to thank all my suppliers and customers for many years of successful business together. We now join the Voicevale team, allowing us to provide a wider line of products, expanding our reach, and continuing to serve our customers with the same dedication and integrity that have defined us for years. I am excited to be leading this new venture.”

About Voicevale Ltd
Founded in 1981, Voicevale Ltd is an international supplier of nuts, dried fruits, seeds, and coffee with headquarters in London, UK. With offices and subsidiaries in London, Paris, Hamburg, Beijing, Istanbul and La Paz, the Voicevale Group provides sourcing and distribution services for leading food manufacturers worldwide, with a focus on quality, sustainability, and reliability.

About Totally Nuts & More Inc.
Established in 2000 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Totally Nuts & More Inc. is an importer and distributor of premium nuts, dried fruits, and related products. Known for its high-quality sourcing and customer-centric approach, the company serves the Canadian and United States of America specialty food markets, with a strong reputation for reliability and product excellence.

Advisors to the Transaction:
– PSB Boisjoli LLP – Financial and tax advisors to Voicevale Ltd.
– Spiegel Ryan LLP – Legal advisors to Voicevale Ltd.
– Baker Tilly – Financial and tax advisors to Totally Nuts & More Inc.
– Raich Legal Inc. – Legal advisors to Totally Nuts & More Inc.
– Mazoff Management Inc. – M&A advisors to Totally Nuts & More Inc.

Press Enquiries:
Ben Graham
Group Strategic Development Officer
Voicevale Ltd
📧 ben.graham@voicevale.com
🌐 www.voicevale.com

China International Tree Nuts Conference 2025 Brazil Nuts

Posted by Neal

In his speech in Ningbo, China, our director Edward Danon highlighted the importance of sustainability, innovation and collaboration in bringing success to treenuts trading.

It was an honour to be part of the China Chamber of Commerce of Import and Export of Foodstuffs, Native Produce and Animal By-Products (CFNA).

As Voicevale, we are always proud to be at the heart of this global network, particularly in brazilnuts.

In this changing world, everyone must adapt to new dynamics and emerging needs, not only of people but of the entire planet.

New Executive Director Mathias Taubert has joined our team.

Posted by Neal

Our new Executive Director has joined our team.   Welcome on board, Mathias Taubert! 

 Mathias will join the Voicevale team in Hamburg in the areas of business development and strategy from January 2025. 

With Mathias, we are gaining a colleague with extensive experience in #commodity trading, together with deep knowledge of our industry’s customer base and supply chain, gained during the many years he spent working in South America. 

 He is a hands-on, strategically minded manager, so we are all the more pleased that he is now joining Voicevale Hamburg. 

TTC President visit to Voicevale

Posted by Neal

Voicevale London was honoured to have received a visit from Ichiro Kashitani, the President & CEO of Toyota Tsusho Corporation, Japan. Toyota Tsusho have been shareholders of Voicevale since 2011 and we are delighted that our relationship is as strong as ever. Kashitani-san was accompanied by Hiroshi Yonenaga, Division CEO of Toyota Tsusho, Food & Consumer Services division, Hiromasa Ishii, Toyota Tsusho Regional Officer for Europe, President of Toyota Tsusho Europe, & Managing Director of Toyota Tsusho UK , Hiroshi Hattori, Head of Administrative Division of Toyota Tsusho Europe & Deputy Managing Director of Toyota Tsusho UK and Hajime Umino, Toyota Tsusho appointed as Voicevale Chief business Development Officer.

Brazil Nut Collection in The Amazon Rainforest Bella Vista

Posted by Neal

#BrazilNuts are unique and only grow in the #amazonrainforest. They are completely #sustainable, provide income for thousands of people and protect the environment around them. For many years we have seen the magic along with the harshness of this collection but have always found words did not sufficiently describe it. So this season #Voicevale arranged for a film crew to travel to #bellavista #bolivia and then even deeper into the #amazon to try to bring back footage of the beautiful, difficult but rewarding work of the Brazil Nut harvest. I hope, like us, you fall in love with Brazil Nuts and now know part of their fascinating journey.

Brexit – update to no-deal scenario

Posted by Neal

With the impending departure of the United Kingdom (UK) from the European Union (EU) on 29th March 2019, it is essential we are as prepared as possible.

In a no-deal scenario, the UK will fall back onto World Trade Organisation (WTO) tariffs.

The UK has taken the current EU WTO tariff schedule and, essentially, copied and pasted them as the fallback position for the UK. Although presented to the WTO, they will not be live until the UK exits the EU.  Even if any WTO member objects, the tariffs will still be valid while the WTO members ratify the schedule .

With regards to imports from countries outside the EU, nothing should change. Those countries will still pay the tariffs they paid when we were part of the EU, unless the UK Government enters negotiations with supplying countries and creates separate Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).

Current duty rates, quotas and existing FTAs can be found here: Current UK Government Tariffs  or here  EU Tariffs

 

The major change will be with our dealings with the remaining EU countries.

On 29th March 2019, the EU will become a third country and any imports from the EU will be subject to the third country duty that the UK government have set (current third country rates are available from the UK Gov link above) .

In the event of a no-deal Brexit tariffs will be based on the  WTO’s “Most Favoured Nation” principle.

The UK Government has produced an overview of what those rates may be : (Possible WTO MFN Tariffs)

With regards to quotas, as part of the EU, any quotas are negotiated by the EU and split proportionately between EU members.

In a no-deal scenario, the UK may agree to keep those quotas we currently have, irrespective of what the EU does.

Current EU quotas can be found here: Current EU quotas

This is obviously a period of uncertainty, but we can be as prepared as much as possible for any scenario.

Voicevale Ltd. accept no liability if this information is relied upon to make commercial decisions.

These texts were prepared in good faith, but should be verified prior to use, as circumstances can differ.

Voicevale opens a seed pasteurisation plant in the UK

Posted by Neal

Voicevale have invested in a Seed Pasteurisation plant in the UK.

Utilising the Rotosol technology, Voicevale now validated Pumpkin seeds, Sunflower seeds, Chia Seeds, Quinoa seeds and Lin seeds.

Whilst the target is a 5 log reduction, results show that up to 6 or even 7 log reduction has been achieved.

For enquiries, please contact us at maria@voicevale.com

Voicevale are now offering Cacao products

Posted by Neal

Cacao has many benefits including,

· High in antioxidants: Antioxidants are key to shielding the body from free radicals that vastly harms the body and degenerate healthy cells. They’re crucial in lowering blood pressure and insulin resistance, and help prevent pre-mature ageing.
· High magnesium content: Magnesium is essential for muscle and nerve functioning while majorly contributing to energy production in the body.
· Iron: Fights anaemic symptoms and fatigue.
· PEA (the love chemical!), Serotonin and Anandamide (the bliss molecule!): These neurotransmitters are natural mood enhancers and provide more focus and awareness.

Main formats offered are Organic and Conventional, Raw and Roasted Nibs and Powder.

Please get in touch with Sidney Bilmen sidney@voicevale.com