Grupo Daabon’s acquisition of Brazil’s Agropalma marks a structural shift in the global palm oil landscape — and a potentially transformative moment for UK and European buyers seeking regenerative organic, fully traceable, and EUDR‑compliant supply.

The deal makes Daabon the largest producer of palm oil in the Americas, dramatically expanding its footprint and strengthening availability of certified sustainable material for manufacturers under mounting regulatory and consumer pressure.

A step‑change in scale and supply security

The acquisition brings 107,000 hectares into Daabon’s portfolio, including 39,000 ha of planted palm and 64,000 ha of protected forest reserve in Pará, Brazil. It also adds six extraction plants, a refinery, and an export terminal, giving Daabon end‑to‑end control of a significantly enlarged supply chain. With 5,000 employees and 300 partner farmers joining the group, the company gains both capacity and regional depth at a moment when European buyers are seeking long‑term, deforestation‑free supply.

For UK and EU markets navigating the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), Daabon’s expanded estate offers a rare combination: scale, traceability to plantation, and alignment with leading certification schemes including Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC), Fair Trade, and RSPO. The company says the acquisition ensures “enhanced availability” of compliant palm oil for global customers — a critical assurance as brands race to meet 2025–2026 regulatory deadlines.

“A new benchmark for our industry”

Manuel Davila, managing director of Daabon Europa and Daabon UK, said the deal unites two organisations with shared values and long‑term commitments to responsible agriculture:

“Agropalma is a family farming business that shares our values and commitment to sustainability – our mission now is to build on our shared legacy, elevate our combined organisation, and set a new benchmark for our industry. Together, we will be stronger, more resilient, and better positioned to serve the demands of European, UK and global markets with certified sustainable, deforestation-free palm oil that meets the highest standards of environmental and social responsibility.”

He added that the group will focus on harmonising best practices across both businesses, spanning agronomic discipline, industrial efficiency, traceability, and compliance with global certification standards: “We’ll achieve this by doing what we’ve built our global reputation on – farming in the right way for people and planet.”

Strategic investment in Brazil’s sustainable palm sector

Daabon’s entry into Brazil signals a new cycle of investment in Pará, including support for smallholder farmers, productivity improvements across plantations, and alignment of Agropalma’s operations with Daabon’s certification and ESG frameworks. The company emphasises that community partnerships and forest protection remain central to its long‑term strategy.

Agropalma’s brand and operations in Pará will be preserved, while its Limeira refinery — excluded from the deal — will operate independently as Indústrias Xhara.

For European and UK manufacturers, Daabon’s acquisition represents more than a shift in ownership. It signals a strengthening of supply resilience at a time when regenerative organic and certified sustainable palm oil are becoming non‑negotiable requirements across food, drink, beauty and personal care categories.