Italy-based pasta producer Andriani has acquired domestic sauces and pesto manufacturer Pu-Ma Conserve.
In a statement, Andriani said the deal marks its entry into new ambient categories, adding ready-made sauces, pestos and vegetable preserves to its portfolio.
Andriani general manager Daniele Camicia said: “This transaction allows us to strengthen our industrial and technological expertise, acquiring expertise in new production processes and expanding our existing focus on controlled supply chains, regenerative agriculture, and the development of new partnerships.
“This initiative will allow us to extend our commitment to the development of new raw materials and offer a new category of products to our customers, from industry to distribution to the end consumer.”
In a LinkedIn post, Andriani added the integration will also let the group use shared commercial channels and open new sales opportunities in domestic and international markets.
Founded in 1986 in Bisceglie, Pu-Ma specialises in private-label manufacturing, supplying retail, foodservice and industrial clients primarily across central and northern Europe.
The company launched its first certified organic production line in 1991. Today, approximately 95% of its output is certified organic, spanning a portfolio of around 100 recipes, according to the statement.
Pu-Ma operates two manufacturing facilities in Bisceglie and Molfetta in the northern Bari area of Puglia, covering a combined footprint of 17,000 square metres.
Michele Pugliese, Pu-Ma's CEO, added “joining the Andriani Group will usher in a new phase of development, bringing Pu-Ma’s quality and expertise to an increasingly international scale”.
Headquartered in Gravina in Puglia, Andriani produces around 40,000 tonnes of pasta annually. The company’s portfolio includes gluten-free, GMO-free, and high-protein pasta, cereal pasta, gluten-free instant noodles, and pet food.
The domestic acquisition follows the group’s move to expand its production footprint into North America.
In January 2024, Andriani announced plans to invest C$33.6m ($24.9m) to build its first overseas manufacturing facility in Ontario.
The 61,225-square-foot site was backed by C$1.5m in regional development support from the Ontario provincial government.
