Ferrero has announced the acquisition of WK Kellogg Co, a historic U.S. cereal producer, strengthening its foothold in the North American market. The move reflects a clear long-term strategy: diversify the product portfolio, enter new categories and relaunch iconic brands with fresh momentum.
Melegatti, the historic company from Verona that invented pandoro in 1894, has been acquired by Valeo Foods, an Irish food group undergoing strong expansion. The deal was carried out through Balconi, an Italian company already in Valeo’s portfolio, with the goal of integrating a recognisable, highly seasonal brand with growth margins not yet fully expressed.
The acquisition of Bialetti by the foreign fund Nuo Capital is more than just financial news it’s a clear signal to Italian SMEs. The case highlights what happens when brand identity isn't backed by an industrial strategy. A timely analysis of why timing is everything in M&A operations.
In March 2025, Sammontana, a historic family-owned Italian company in the ice cream sector, acquired La Rocca Creative Cakes, a Canadian company specializing in premium cakes.
The M&A market in technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) experienced a significant slowdown in 2024. According to PwC Global & Italian M&A Trends in TMT – Outlook 2025, global deal volume fell by 27%, from 15,219 transactions in 2023 to 11,049 in 2024.
M&A in Italy maintains its central role in the national economy. Recent reports from EY and KPMG clearly highlight that the mergers and acquisitions market is experiencing significant growth.
In today’s economic landscape, marked by intense global competition and rapid technological transformations, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) must constantly reinvent themselves to stay competitive.
Tupperware, a 20th-century icon, declared bankruptcy a few days ago. The brand that revolutionized food storage has been overtaken by a fast-changing market, where shifts in consumer habits and new technology left no room for old business models. But how did it come to this?
Ferrero's introduction of Nutella Plant-Based demonstrates how a company can strategically innovate without losing its identity. This case offers SMEs lessons on how M&A transactions can anticipate trends, accelerate growth, and maintain competitiveness in a rapidly evolving market.
In recent years, the renewable energy sector in Italy has experienced significant growth, both in terms of installed capacity and the number of active companies. This expansion not only contributes to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions but also creates numerous opportunities for companies through mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
