Nexture, a group specialising in the development and manufacturing of food ingredients and value-added solutions, has signed an agreement to acquire Frulact, a manufacturer of fruit-based specialty ingredients, liquid flavors and plant-based ingredients for a variety of end-applications, including dairy, ice cream, desserts, and beverages.
The acquisition aligns with Nexture’s ambition to grow in value-added ingredients and further expands its global presence in the fruit preparations segment. Fruit preparations is a strategically important segment for Nexture, with significant expertise built through its two dedicated plants in Pedrengo (Italy) and Goes (the Netherlands), and a heritage dating back to the 1960s.
Gabriele Del Torchio, CEO of Nexture, said: “This acquisition represents a natural evolution of our growth strategy and reinforces our commitment to delivering exceptional value to our customers.
“By combining Frulact’s specialised expertise and innovation capabilities in natural ingredient solutions with our established market presence and operational excellence, we are uniquely positioned to capture emerging opportunities and accelerate our value creation journey.”
All members of Frulact’s leadership team, led by Dinorah Mandic, will remain in their current roles and join the Nexture Group.
Dinorah Mandic, CEO of Frulact, said: “We are excited to join Nexture as we share a common vision of excellence and a commitment to sustainable, responsible business practices. This new chapter will provide us with greater resources and scale to accelerate innovation, expand our geographic reach, and deliver even greater value to customers.”
Headquartered in Porto (Portugal), Frulact employs over 850 people, operates 11 facilities and 9 R&D centers across Europe (Portugal, France, Switzerland and Germany), North America (Canada and the U.S.) and Africa (Morocco and South Africa), selling its products in over 50 countries and generating revenues of approximately €265 million for the 12-month period ended 30 September 2025.
Completion of the transaction is expected to take place in the first quarter of 2026.