The Middleby Corporation Acquires Gorreri Food Processing Technology
November 27, 2024
The Middleby Corporation has acquired Gorreri Food Processing Technology, a bakery equipment manufacturer based outside Parma, Italy. Gorreri operates a 50,000-sq.-ft. facility with approximately $20 million in annual revenue; Middleby said the acquisition expands its food processing and bakery product line—adding mixers, dosing, decorating, enrobing and ultrasonic portioning solutions—to strengthen its position in the cake and dessert categories.
- Buyers
- The Middleby Corporation
- Targets
- Gorreri Food Processing Technology
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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