Nexture acquires Sipral Padana
Nexture, a global group specialising in the development and manufacturing of high-quality food ingredients and value-added solutions, and held by an independently managed investment subsidiary of Investindustrial, has signed an agreement to acquire Sipral Padana, an Italian group specialising in the production of value-added semi-finished ingredients for the food and beverage industry.
Gabriele Del Torchio, chief executive officer of Nexture, explained: “By adding Sipral’s expertise in value-added ingredients to our market presence worldwide, we are not only expanding our product portfolio but are also strengthening our ability to deliver exceptional value to customers across different channels. This strategic acquisition is a clear example of Nexture’s desire to contribute to the expansion and promotion of Italian know-how and high-quality ingredients worldwide.”
Gianpietro Corbari, chief executive officer of Sipral, commented: “We are very excited to join Nexture and its shareholder, Investindustrial. The transaction represents an extraordinary opportunity for Sipral to accelerate its growth trajectory internationally and expand its reach across Europe and beyond. The combination with Nexture will enable us to offer our customers an even more comprehensive range of high-quality, value-added ingredients.“
Following the acquisition of Frulact, which was signed just over a month ago, Nexture’s acquisition of Sipral marks another milestone in its ambitious buy-and-build strategy, which is designed with the operational support of Investindustrial’s value-creation advisory team.
Since Investindustrial’s entry, when the company included only CSM Ingredients and generated €517 million in sales, Nexture has evolved into a global group in value-added ingredients, with estimated annual revenues of approximately €1.2 billion, pro-forma for the recently signed acquisitions of Frulact and Sipral.
After completion of the acquisitions of Frulact and Sipral, the group’s industrial footprint is expected to expand from 8 factories at entry to 29 factories worldwide, including 2 in North America, 4 in Africa, 1 in Asia, and the remaining 22 across 8 European countries. In parallel, the number of R&D centres is expected to increase from 8 of CSM Ingredients to 21, and the workforce will grow from 1,400 to over 2,800 employees.
Headquartered in Bagnolo Cremasco (Crema – Italy), Sipral employs over 130 people, operates 5 production facilities across Italy and develops a wide range of products, including fat-based creams and fillings, fats and oils, nut-based ingredients, artisanal gelato ingredients, bakery mixes and ready-to-use breakfast solutions. The company is expected to generate revenue in excess of €80 million for the year ending December 31, 2025, and sells its products in over 20 countries worldwide through a multi-channel approach with a diversified offering addressing a broad range of customer needs, leveraging highly-regarded brands including Marcagel, Effedue, Facci, Creami, Casa della Mandorla and Living Breakfast.
Completion of the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals, and is currently expected to take place in the first half of 2026.
