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The global manufacturer of value-added solutions unveils a comprehensive range of nutritional improvement ingredients tailored to support manufacturers in embracing a new era of food

Valerie Diele‑Braun brings more than three decades of global leadership experience, with a strong track record in scaling international organizations, driving operational excellence, and leading cross‑border businesses. As Executive Chairman, Gabriele Del Torchio will ensure continuity and provide senior strategic oversight as Nexture continues to execute its growth strategy.

Held by an independently managed investment subsidiary of Investindustrial, Nexture is a global integrated group specialising in the development and manufacturing of high-quality food ingredients and value-added solutions. Sipral Padana, which is headquartered in Bagnolo Cremasco (Crema - Italy), employs over 130 people and generates annual revenues in excess of €80 million, selling its products to customers in more than 20 countries worldwide. The strategic transaction is intended to broaden Nexture’s portfolio in semi-finished value-added ingredients and to add capabilities in fat-based creams and fillings and nut-based ingredients.

Generate continues to scout and support the most promising startups and projects shaping the future of food and accelerating next-generation ingredient innovation: the 2025 selected startups are Green-On, Kokomodo and YEAP.

In Paris, Nexture will present a journey articulated around three strategic areas — Better for You, Better for the Planet and Superb Eating Experiences — offering a comprehensive overview of how the group is committed to evolving the future of food.

Held by an independently managed investment company affiliated to Investindustrial, Nexture is a global integrated group specializing in the development and manufacturing of high-quality food ingredients and value-added solutions. Frulact, which is headquartered in Porto (Portugal), operates 11 production plants and 9 R&D centres globally, employs over 850 people, and generates approximately €265 million of annual revenue selling its products in over 50 countries. The strategic transaction further strengthens Nexture’s capabilities in developing and innovating fruit-based preparations and value-added solutions and broadens its global reach thanks to Frulact’s presence in North America and Africa.

Headquartered in Italy and with a global identity, Nexture represents the latest evolution of the Ingredient-Tech Platform, and is being officially announced today together with the pricing of its €425 million Senior Secured Floating Rate Notes due 2032. Nexture positions itself as a leader in innovation and in the production of high-quality, value-added food ingredients.