Sushi maker Marco Polo Foods has snapped up a majority stake in German rival Wakame Foods.

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Investment fund European Capital, which owns Marco Polo, said the acquisition of a 51% stake in Wakame would “solidify” the company’s position among European sushi makers.


“The acquisition of Wakame adds fresh sushi to Marco Polo’s product offering and also secures its position in Germany, the third largest sushi market in Europe,” said Jean Eichenlaub, senior vice president of European Capital Financial Services.


Wakame runs a production site near the German city of Cologne. Marco Polo was founded in 1999 and operates from a facility south of Paris.

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