Food M&A: Fiesta, Conservas Taboada and Agromusa

22/09/2015
Diego Gutiérrez
Food M&A: Fiesta, Conservas Taboada and Agromusa
According to Ascri, in 2015 investment in the food sector will grow in our country. We have made a post with the purchase of companies in the food sector made in the last two months in which we can see that foreign investors are interested in the food sector in Spain. Colombina, a Colombian company has acquired Taboada and Frutarom, an Israeli company, has bought Nutrafur.

 

Colombina acquires Fiesta for €16.8m

ColombinaThe Colombian company, an international benchmark in the confectionery, sweets and chocolates sector, has finally won out over the bids presented by Risi and the investment fund Indes and has bought the Spanish Partywhich was in insolvency proceedings.

Colombina has also committed to an industrial plan to increase sales of the 122% over the next three years.

A curiosity in this operation is the way in which the sale process has been carried out, which has been done through a "web application", a process that allows the evaluation of the offers without the intervention of third parties, nor of the bankruptcy administration itself.

Ian buys French cannery Taboada

The group Food IAN, a benchmark for canned vegetables in Spain and a pioneer in prepared dishes, has bought the cannery Taboada of Funes, with the aim of expanding the tomato business and extending its presence in France.

"This operation is part of the growth strategy that the company initiated after it was bought out by Portobello Capital a Viscofan last March," comments Diego Gutierrez of Abra-Invest.

Taboada has a varied range of products, among which tomato preserves and sauces, cooked vegetables and vegetables stand out, with a main market, that of food service -and the French collective catering sector.

Dcoop buys Agromusa

Dcoop has bought the 50% he was missing to get his hands on the Agromusa, which was in the hands of Moreno, a manufacturer of sauces and oils, which went into insolvency with dissolution.

Agromusa is dedicated to the manufacture of sauces and marketing of oils. The factory is currently at 30% of its total production capacity and in 2014 achieved a turnover of €10.8M.

Dcoop is the largest agri-food cooperative group in southern Spain, which in recent years has been involved in other operations, such as the sale of a number of companies. Deoleo of its marca Hojiblanca.

 

Frutarom purchases the 79% from Nutrafur

The Israeli multinational Frutarom has acquired a majority shareholding in the Spanish company Nutrafur, This is its tenth acquisition so far this year. 

Nutrafur specialises in the research and development, manufacture and marketing of natural plant extracts with antioxidant and health properties for the food, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and cosmetic industries.

Frutarum is one of the world's ten largest companies in the flavourings and ingredients sector.

If you are looking for financing do not hesitate to contact us. Abra-Invest has a team of experts in both public and private financing, at your disposal. Fill in this form or contact us on +34 946424142.

   

 

 

 

Other posts that may interest you

Investments in food sector: Bolton, Garavilla, Orizont and others

 

Lastest news

Webinar | Cómo maximizar el valor de tu empresa antes de vender

INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE: La inscripción y participación en los webinars es totalmente anónima para terceros Cómo maximizar el valor de tu empresa antes de vender Maximizar el valor de tu empresa antes de vender es, casi siempre, el trabajo más rentable que puede hacer...

The State of technology M&A in Spain | May 2026 Analysis

El M&A tecnológico en España registró en mayo de 2026 36 operaciones identificadas con un importe agregado conocido de aproximadamente 720,7 millones de euros. La cifra es una referencia mínima: 13 transacciones no hicieron público su importe. El mes combinó...

Notable technology M&A deals in Spain | Analysis: April 2026

The market for the sale and acquisition of technology companies in Spain once again saw particularly brisk activity in April 2026. The month saw significant deals in vertical software, cybersecurity, cloud computing, payments, artificial intelligence, telecommunications...

What does Constellation Software teach us about real value in tech M&A?

An analysis by Diego Gutiérrez Zarza, Partner at Baker Tilly Tech M&A For years, growth was enough to build value in a technology company. That is no longer the case. The market continues to pay a premium for good software companies, but it no longer rewards growth for its own sake...

Strategic Guide: AI and Valuation Multiples in Tech M&A in 2026

An analysis by Diego Gutiérrez Zarza, Partner at Baker Tilly Tech M&A To help you understand the current market for buying and selling technology companies, we have summarised the key points of our latest research in this quick-reference guide. How are...

Do you want to sell or buy a company?

We are experts in M&A transactions in the technology sector.

Subscribe to our newsletter

    On which topic would you like to receive information?

    Request for information

    If you want to buy or sell a company, or need more information about our services, do not hesitate to contact us through the form.

    Or if you prefer, call us at:

    +34 946 42 41 42