Nexture acquires value-added ingredient specialist Sipral Padana   

ITALY – Nexture, a global leader in high-quality food ingredients backed by Investindustrial, has signed an agreement to acquire Sipral Padana, a Bagnolo Cremasco-based specialist in value-added semi-finished ingredients for bakery, confectionery, and gelato applications.    

Announced in late December 2025, the deal enhances Nexture’s portfolio with expertise in fat-based creams, nut spreads, and artisanal fillings, targeting the €50 billion (US$58.4B) European ingredients market amid rising demand for clean-label innovations.    

Expected to close in the first half of 2026 pending regulatory approvals, the transaction propels Nexture’s pro forma annual revenues toward €1.2 billion (US $1.402B).    

Sipral Padana, employing over 130 staff and generating more than €80 million (US$93.44 M) in annual sales, serves customers in over 20 countries with premium products such as chocolate-hazelnut creams and fruit fillings made from Italian nuts and sourced sustainably.    

Its modern facility complements Nexture’s existing brands, such as CSM Ingredients and Italcanditi, expanding the group’s industrial footprint from 8 to 29 factories worldwide, including North America, Africa, Asia, and 8 European nations.    

Research centers will grow from 8 to 21, while headcount doubles to over 2,800, fueling R&D in plant-based and low-sugar solutions for industrial bakers.    

Nexture CEO Gabriele Del Torchio hailed the synergy: “Sipral’s expertise strengthens our worldwide presence, promoting Italian know-how in value-added ingredients across channels.”    

This follows the November 2025 acquisition of Frulact, underscoring Nexture’s buy-and-build strategy, as Investindustrial’s involvement has transformed its €517 million (US$604.02M) sales base into a global powerhouse.    

Sipral CEO Gianpietro Corbari added enthusiasm: “Joining Nexture accelerates our international growth, offering customers broader high-quality ranges.”    

The move aligns with bakery trends favouring ready-to-use fillings that reduce production times by 30% while meeting clean-label mandates in the EU and US.    

Nexture’s Milan base now integrates Sipral’s capabilities for hybrid cream blends, combining dairy alternatives with nuts, catering to gluten-free and vegan demands projected to grow 7% annually through 2030.    

Financial advisors Mediobanca and legal teams from Pedersoli Gattai and Paul Weiss facilitated the deal.   

For industrial bakers facing margin pressures from commodity volatility, Sipral’s addition delivers customised solutions, such as heat-stable fillings for high-speed lines.    

Analysts view this as Nexture consolidating its leadership against rivals such as Barry Callebaut and Puratos, with enhanced scale enabling competitive pricing and faster innovation cycles.    

The acquisition reinforces Italy’s ingredient dominance, positioning Nexture to capture share in Asia-Pacific and North American export markets hungry for Mediterranean authenticity.   

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