Nexture Acquires Italy’s Sipral Padana to Expand Value-Added Ingredients Portfolio
Nexture, the global value-added food ingredients group backed by an independently managed investment subsidiary of Investindustrial, has signed an agreement to acquire Sipral Padana, an Italian specialist in semi-finished, value-added ingredients for the food and beverage industry.
Headquartered in Bagnolo Cremasco (Crema), Italy, Sipral Padana employs more than 130 people and is expected to generate over €80 million in revenue for the year ending December 31, 2025. The company serves customers in more than 20 countries and operates five production facilities across Italy.
The transaction is designed to broaden Nexture’s portfolio in semi-finished, value-added ingredients and add new capabilities in fat-based creams and fillings, fats and oils, and nut-based ingredients. Sipral’s offering also includes artisanal gelato ingredients, bakery mixes, and ready-to-use breakfast solutions marketed under well-known brands such as Marcagel, Effedue, Facci, Creami, Casa della Mandorla, and Living Breakfast.
“By adding Sipral’s expertise to our global platform, we are expanding our product range and strengthening our ability to deliver high-quality, value-added solutions worldwide,” said Gabriele Del Torchio, Chief Executive Officer of Nexture. He added that the acquisition supports the group’s ambition to promote Italian know-how and premium ingredients on a global scale.
Gianpietro Corbari, Chief Executive Officer of Sipral Padana, said joining Nexture represents a significant opportunity to accelerate international growth and expand the company’s presence across Europe and other markets.
The acquisition follows Nexture’s recently announced agreement to acquire Frulact and marks another step in the group’s buy-and-build strategy supported by Investindustrial. Since Investindustrial’s entry—when the group comprised only CSM Ingredients with revenues of €517 million—Nexture has grown into a global platform with pro-forma revenues of approximately €1.2 billion following the Frulact and Sipral transactions.
Upon completion, Nexture’s industrial footprint is expected to expand to 29 factories worldwide, up from eight at entry, with operations across Europe, North America, Africa, and Asia. The number of R&D centers is set to increase to 21, while total employment is projected to exceed 2,800 people.
Completion of the Sipral Padana acquisition is subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions and is expected in the first half of 2026.
