Ergon-backed Dolciaria Acquaviva Acquires Dolce Milano S.r.l. and Unigel S.r.l.
March 25, 2021
Ergon Capital Partners–backed Dolciaria Acquaviva has completed the acquisitions of Dolce Milano S.r.l. (a Lombardy-focused frozen bakery distributor with a small frozen-dessert production line) and Unigel S.r.l. (a specialty frozen bread producer best known for the Schiocco product). The add-ons strengthen Dolciaria's presence in Northern Italy — particularly Lombardy — expand its SKU range into frozen desserts and specialty breads, increase exposure to modern trade and HoReCa channels, and create commercial and production synergies.
- Buyers
- Dolciaria Acquaviva, Ergon Capital Partners
- Targets
- Dolce Milano S.r.l., Unigel S.r.l.
- Platforms
- Dolciaria Acquaviva
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Lombardy, Italy
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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