Raisio appoints Paulig executive, Anni Palmio, to spearhead M&A strategy
The newly created role aligns with Raisio’s three-year strategy introduced in March 2025 by CEO Pasi Flinkman.
FINLAND – Finnish health food group Raisio has announced the appointment of Anni Palmio as its new Director of Mergers and Acquisitions, marking a strategic pivot toward accelerated growth through targeted acquisitions.
Palmio joins Raisio from fellow Finnish CPG company Paulig, where she served as Strategy and M&A Manager since 2019.
Her extensive experience also includes brand and marketing roles at Nomad Foods’ Findus and confectionery giant Haribo.
The newly created role aligns with Raisio’s three-year strategy introduced in March 2025 by CEO Pasi Flinkman.
The plan includes a revamped business structure, ambitious financial targets, and a clear directive to expand market share via acquisitions.
Raisio is setting its sights high, aiming to reach €250 million (US$291.24M) in sales by 2027, up from €227 million (US$264.4M) in 2024. The company also plans to boost EBIT to €30 million (US$34.9M), a 28% increase from last year.
To support Palmio’s efforts, Raisio has also formed an M&A committee tasked with guiding the board through strategic acquisition processes.
“Acquisitions can strengthen Raisio’s market positions, support the company’s current growth categories, or help expand into new ones,” said Flinkman.
“We are delighted to welcome an M&A professional with strong FMCG experience to our team.”
Raisio’s portfolio includes well-known brands such as Benecol (cholesterol-fighting yogurt and spreads), Elovena (granola and oat drinks), Torino pasta, and Nalle porridge.
The company also supplies oat-based ingredients to the B2B sector. Under the new structure, Raisio has reorganised into two category-focused divisions, breakfast/snacking and heart health, and a third unit dedicated to new business development.
Raisio’s first-half 2025 results reflect cautious optimism. While net sales dipped slightly by 0.4% to €112.4 million (US$130.4 million), the company’s profitability improved.
Comparable EBITDA rose 12%Raisio’s7 million (US$21.92M), while EBIT climbed 20% to €14 million (US$16.37M). Earnings per share edged up to €0.07 (US$0.0820) from €0.06 (US$0.0703).
With Palmio at the helm of its M&A directive, Raisio is positioning itself to capitalise on emerging opportunities in health-focused food categories and expand its footprint across Europe and beyond.
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