What Nexture does

Nexture S.p.A. is a Milan-headquartered global platform for the research, production, and distribution of high-quality food ingredients and value-added solutions, serving food manufacturers and artisans across 120+ countries. The company operates as a holding entity combining 12+ specialized subsidiaries including CSM Ingredients (bakery and fine pastry solutions), HIFOOD (clean-label ingredients of natural origin), Italcanditi/Vitalfood (fruit preparations and candied fruits), Frulact (fruit-based specialty ingredients), Sipral Padana (semi-finished value-added ingredients), Comprital and Prodotti Rubicone (Italian gelato), and Creami (patented dispensers). Nexture generates revenue through B2B sales of ingredients across bakery, fine pastry, ice cream, gelato, fruit preparations, creams, fillings, and plant-based categories, with no public pricing disclosed and quotes provided based on customer specifications and volume.

The platform's technology foundation rests on proprietary ingredient systems including Meltec® (patented sugar-reduction fiber system), Micro Protein (micronized pea protein, IUFoST 2024 Most Innovative Process winner), Proteios (textured vegetable protein), MirrorTissue™ (clean-label vegetable fat), SlimBAKE (reduced-fat emulsion), and Nuaré (carob-based cocoa alternative). These are developed across 21 innovation centers and accelerated through the Generate open-innovation hub, which partners with food-tech startups via 12-18 month programs. Nexture's go-to-market is sales-led B2B with direct relationships to enterprise food manufacturers and multi-channel distribution to mid-market and HoReCa customers globally. Most recently, the company launched a GLP-1 Smart Solutions portfolio targeting the growing weight-management consumer segment.

The company is privately held by Investindustrial, which originated the Ingredient-Tech Platform in 2022 around CSM Ingredients and Italcanditi before rebranding it as Nexture in July 2025 with the pricing of €425M in Senior Secured Floating Rate Notes due 2032. Pro-forma revenue after the signed acquisitions of Frulact (~€265M annual revenue) and Sipral Padana (~€80M+ annual revenue) is projected at approximately €1.2B, with the workforce expanding from 1,400 to 2,800+ employees and manufacturing sites growing from 8 to 29 across Europe, North America, Africa, and Asia. Leadership transitioned in March 2026 with the appointment of Valerie Diele-Braun as CEO, bringing 30+ years of specialty ingredients leadership from IMCD, CABB, and Archroma.

Name

Nexture

Legal name

Nexture S.p.A.

Website

https://nexture.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2025

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Nexture is a Milan-based B2B food ingredients platform serving food manufacturers and artisans globally with specialty solutions across bakery, pastry, ice cream, gelato, and plant-based categories through 12+ subsidiaries in 120+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Ingredients Manufacturing

NAICS

Food Manufacturing (311), Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing (311520), Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing (3114), Other Food Manufacturing (3119), Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturing (31135)

SIC

Bakery Products (2050), Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (2024), Food And Kindred Products (2000), Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro primary industry

Baking Ingredients & Desserts (Flour, Mixes, Frosting, Gelatin) (CRADAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Yogurt & Cultured Dairy (Yogurt, Kefir, Sour Cream, Cottage Cheese) (CRADACAB), Better-for-You / Functional Snacks (Low Sugar, Keto, Probiotic, Fortified) (CRADABAM)

Keywords

• Food ingredients manufacturing
• Bakery and pastry solutions
• Gelato and ice cream ingredients
• Plant-based ingredient systems
• Fruit preparations and flavors

Headquarters

HQ city

Milan

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. B2B Food Ingredients Manufacturing and Distribution: Nexture develops and manufactures high-quality food ingredients and value-added solutions, selling them to food manufacturers and artisans globally. Revenue is generated through the sale of ingredients across categories including bakery, pastry, ice cream, gelato, fruit preparations, creams, fillings, and plant-based solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Nexture is a global B2B platform that researches, develops, manufactures, and distributes high-quality food ingredients and value-added ingredient solutions across bakery, fine pastry, ice cream, gelato, fruit preparations, beverages, sauces, snacks, and plant-based categories. The holding company operates through specialized subsidiaries (CSM Ingredients, HIFOOD, Italcanditi/Vitalfood, Frulact, Sipral, Comprital, Prodotti Rubicone) producing functional ingredients, fruit-based preparations, creams, fillings, and clean-label systems for food manufacturers and artisans in 120+ countries.

Product overview

Nexture is a global platform for research and production of high-quality food ingredients and value-added solutions, structured as a holding company comprising multiple specialized subsidiaries and acquired brands. The platform operates across bakery, fine pastry, ice cream, gelato, fruit preparations, and functional ingredients segments. Key subsidiaries include CSM Ingredients (bakery and fine pastry solutions), HIFOOD (natural origin clean label ingredients), Italcanditi/Vitalfood (fruit preparations and creams), Comprital and Prodotti Rubicone (Italian gelato), and acquired brands Frulact (fruit-based ingredients), Sipral Group (semi-finished ingredients). Nexture serves food manufacturers and artisans in over 120 countries through 29 manufacturing sites and 21 innovation centers. The Generate innovation hub supports startup development in next-generation ingredient technologies. Product portfolio spans functional ingredients (Meltec®, Micro Protein, Proteios, MirrorTissue™), egg replacement solutions (Veganeez, Egg 'n Easy, Magic Glaze), cocoa alternatives (Nuaré), and specialized ingredients for bread, pastry, ice cream, and beverages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CSM Ingredients: Global manufacturer and distributor of bakery and fine pastry ingredient solutions
• HIFOOD
• Vitalfood
• Frulact
• Sipral Group
• Comprital
• Prodotti Rubicone
• Marcagel
• Creami
• Effedue
• Facci
• Casa della Mandorla
• Generate
• GLP-1 Smart Solutions

Products and services

• CSM Ingredients (Bakery and Fine Pastry Solutions) Global manufacturer and distributor of bakery and fine pastry ingredient solutions, offering mixes, enzymes, and functional ingredients for bread, pastry, and baked goods manufacturers.
• HIFOOD (Natural Origin Clean Label Ingredients) Center of excellence for research and production of value-added solutions of natural origin, specializing in clean label ingredients, plant-based proteins, and innovative functional systems for food manufacturers.
• Frulact (Fruit-Based Specialty Ingredients) Global manufacturer of fruit and vegetable-based specialty ingredients, liquid flavors, and plant-based ingredients for dairy, ice cream, desserts, and beverage applications. Generates approximately €265 million annual revenue.
• Italcanditi / Vitalfood (Fruit Preparations and Creams) Producer of high-quality fruit preparations, water-based creams, candied and semi-candied fruit, serving bakery, pastry, and dessert applications.
• Sipral Group (Semi-Finished Ingredients) Producer of creams, fats, and semi-finished ingredients for bakery, fine pastry, and confectionery segments, including brands Marcagel, Effedue, Facci, Creami, Casa della Mandorla, and Living Breakfast.
• Comprital (Italian Gelato Ingredients) Manufacturer of highly innovative ingredient solutions for Italian-style gelato and fine pastry, including sugar-free, high-protein, and vegan options for ice cream makers worldwide.
• Prodotti Rubicone (Gelato and Frozen Dessert Ingredients) Producer of gelato, soft ice cream, frozen yogurt, and pastry ingredients with global presence, recognized for innovative formulations and distinctive flavors.
• Meltec® (Sugar Reduction and Fiber Enrichment System) Patented fiber-based system of natural origin by HIFOOD enabling significant sugar reduction while contributing to fiber enrichment. Replicates technical properties of sugars and syrups across reduced sugar applications including ice cream, bars, bakery, and beverages.
• Micro Protein (Pea Protein System) Advanced plant-based micronized protein system with ultra-fine particle size, low aromatic impact, and ≥70% protein content. Enables nutritional enrichment across wide range of applications without gritty mouthfeel or unpleasant aftertaste.
• Proteios (Textured Vegetable Protein) Textured vegetable protein (TVP) that is all-natural, allergen-free, and GMO-free. Used in plant-based pizza concepts with slow fermented sourdough bases.
• MirrorTissue™ (Clean-Label Vegetable Fat) Clean-label, allergen-free vegetable fat that does not use tropical oils. Provides key sensory attributes including pleasant appearance, juiciness, and texture to plant-based applications.
• Egg 'n Easy (Egg Replacement System) Range by CSM Ingredients allowing significant reduction of egg content in baked goods — up to 50% in muffins and cakes, and up to 100% in brioche — while maintaining quality and performance.
• Nuaré (Carob-Based Cocoa Alternative) Carob-based range of cocoa alternatives by CSM Ingredients ensuring reliable supply, excellent performance across bakery and ice cream applications, and new creative possibilities with unique optical and sensory qualities.
• Generate Innovation Hub Nexture's open innovation hub dedicated to transforming bold ideas into breakthrough ingredients, supporting food-tech and ingredient startups through scouting, tailored 12-18 month partnership programs, and access to cutting-edge facilities, technical expertise, and industrial scale-up applications.
• GLP-1 Smart Solutions Portfolio Comprehensive portfolio of ready-to-implement ingredients tailored to manufacturers serving consumers using GLP-1 therapies. Includes Meltec®, Hi-Car 469, Frulact's high-fiber preparations, Italcanditi's semi-candied fruits with soluble fiber, CSM Ingredients' Protein Universal Mix, SlimBAKE, pea-based TVPs, and protein creams.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reaches 120+ countries globally with 29 manufacturing sites
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• URIKA PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 December 2025URIKA Partners collaborated with Nexture's Generate innovation hub to scout, evaluate, and select winning startups for the Generate Program 2025 (Green-On, Kokomodo, YEAP). The firm specializes in innovative strategy, venture building, strategic investments, and technology collaboration in Agri-Food and Climate industries.
• Crust & Crumb BakeryminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 November 2025Partnered with Nexture's CSM Ingredients to co-develop plant-based, wood-fired pizza concepts featuring slow fermented sourdough bases enriched with PROTEIOS textured vegetable protein. Won Gold and Silver Medals at Plant Based World Expo Europe 2024.
• Alianza Team EuropeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2023Partnered with Nexture to win the Plant-based Innovation Award at Food Ingredients Europe 2023 for MirrorTissue, an advanced clean-label vegetable fat for plant-based applications.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Puratos Group: Belgian-headquartered B2B supplier of bakery, pastry, and chocolate ingredients with global manufacturing and innovation centers. Closest direct analog to Nexture's bakery/pastry core, with broadly overlapping customer base of food manufacturers and artisans.
• Ingredion Incorporated: US-listed specialty ingredients manufacturer providing sweeteners, starches, and nutritional ingredients to food and beverage customers globally. Comparable in scale (~USD 8B revenue) and in serving food manufacturers with value-added ingredient solutions across multiple categories.
• Prinova Group: Specialty ingredients distributor and manufacturer serving nutrition, personal care, and food & beverage customers globally. Comparable scale and B2B ingredient supply model with related functional/nutritional premix capabilities.
• Roquette: French family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients (starches, polyols, proteins, fibers) serving food, nutrition, and pharma. Comparable to Nexture in the plant-based and clean-label ingredient categories and in serving large multinational food customers.
• Kerry Group: Irish-listed taste and nutrition solutions group serving food and beverage manufacturers across bakery, snacks, dairy, and beverages. Highly comparable business model to Nexture with a much larger (USD ~8B) revenue base.
• Tate & Lyle: UK-listed global ingredients supplier focused on texturants, sweeteners, and food ingredients with strong clean-label and sugar-reduction capabilities. Directly comparable to Nexture in addressing health-and-wellness reformulation needs for major food manufacturers.
• Glanbia Nutritionals: Irish-listed nutrition solutions business providing protein, prebiotic, and flavor ingredient solutions to food, beverage, and supplement manufacturers. Directly comparable to Nexture's protein-fiber functionality focus and GLP-1-adjacent positioning.

Broad incumbents

• DSM-Firmenich: Dutch/Swiss-listed global nutrition, health, and ingredients group covering food, beverage, and dietary ingredients. Substantially larger than Nexture and competes in adjacent but overlapping ingredient categories including vitamins, polyunsaturated fatty acids, and flavors.
• International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF): US-listed global ingredients platform including Health & Biosciences and Nourish divisions. Operates at much greater scale than Nexture with overlapping exposure to food ingredient systems, cultures, enzymes, and plant-based proteins.
• Cargill (Food Ingredients): Privately held global agribusiness with a substantial Food Ingredients segment (sweeteners, starches, oils, cocoa, cultures, texturants). Wider and more diversified portfolio than Nexture, but overlapping customer base and ingredient categories across bakery, beverages, and dairy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A3 records

Investments

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