mynth
← DATABASE
11/2024

FRÍAS NUTRICIÓN acquired by REFRESCO

SPAIN Food Processing / Beverages / Soft Drinks REV 100M - 200M EUR

Context

Refresco has completed the acquisition of Frías Nutrición, a Spanish specialist in plant-based beverages, following the announcement of the transaction in July 2024 and the satisfaction of regulatory conditions. This move is part of Refresco's "Buy & Build" strategy, aimed at strengthening its presence in the high-growth plant-based beverage segment, which is considered a strategic category within the non-alcoholic beverage industry. The acquisition enables the group to consolidate its position in Spain, where Frías operates a dedicated production facility and maintains strong relationships with major retailers. The integration of Frías significantly enhances Refresco's industrial capabilities in plant-based beverages, a segment driven by shifting consumer habits and increasing demand for alternatives to traditional dairy products. Additionally, the acquisition expands the group's offering to its European customers and accelerates its product innovation capabilities in this category.

By taking control of FríAs NutricióN, Refresco continues its expansion strategy. Previously, the group had completed 2 acquisitions, including Avandis in 2023.

FRÍAS NUTRICIÓN, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2024, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, a level to compare with the average currently observed in the AgriFood sector (10.2x).

Note that this data is based on contribution from our growing community, composed of M&A and Private Equity professionals, and has been verified by our team to ensure its accuracy.

-> Deep-dive in AgriFood market trends

Target

Frías Nutrición is a Spanish manufacturer specializing in plant-based beverages, strategically positioned in the rapidly growing market of dairy alternatives. Headquartered in Burgos, Spain, the company operates a state-of-the-art production facility dedicated exclusively to plant-based drinks, employing approximately 250 staff members. As a result, Frías has established itself as a leading player in the Iberian plant-based beverage market. The company's portfolio includes a wide range of private-label products, featuring almond, rice, soy, and hazelnut-based drinks. Frías primarily partners with major retailers, both in Spain and internationally, providing customized private-label manufacturing solutions tailored to meet the expectations of its retail clients. The company benefits from a strong industrial positioning, supported by investments made under the guidance of its previous shareholders, including Alantra Private Equity and the founding family. These investments have enabled the creation of one of the most modern and efficient plant-based beverage production facilities in Europe.

Ent. Value

LOGIN

Equity Value

LOGIN

Multiples

EV / Revenue

LOGIN

EV / EBITDA

LOGIN

EV / EBIT

LOGIN

Historical Financials (EUR)

Year
Rev
EBITDA
EBIT
2024
LOGIN
LOGIN
LOGIN
2023
LOGIN
LOGIN
LOGIN

Similar deals in AgriFood

List of similar M&A transactions (Date, Acquirer, Target, Country, Sector, Deal Context)
DateAcquirerTargetCountrySectorDeal Context
03/2025BRIDORLAURENT BAKERY GROUPAUSTRALIAFood Processing

Marking its entry into the Australian market, BRIDOR has completed the acquisition of Laurent Bakery Group from the private equity firm BGH Capital. The strategic rationale for the deal is the acquisition of a turnkey premium industrial platform in the APAC region, perfectly aligned with Bridor’s "premium-only" global positioning

01/2025ANDROSDELAFRUITSPAINFood Processing

Andros has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Delafruit from the Spanish private equity firm ProA Capital. This strategic acquisition expands Andros' industrial footprint in Spain, adding a specialized facility in Tarragona to its existing plants in Cantabria and Granada

11/2024UNEXO / UNIGRAINSSAVELFRANCEFood Processing

Groupe SAVEL has opened its capital for the first time to a consortium composed of UNEXO and Unigrains. This minority investment allows the company's President, Marc Léon, to strengthen his position while the family shareholders retain a broad majority

09/2024VALEO FOODS GROUPI.D.C. HOLDINGSLOVAKIAFood Processing

Valeo Foods Group has agreed to acquire I.D.C. Holding, a major Central European confectionery producer, from its owner Pavol Jakubec. This "transformative" acquisition establishes a strategic cornerstone for Valeo in Eastern Europe, complementing its existing CandyPlus operations in the Czech Republic and Balconi in Italy

09/2024AS EQUITY PARTNERSHOCHDORF SWISS NUTRITION (HSN)SWITZERLANDFood Processing

AS Equity Partners has entered into a binding agreement to acquire Hochdorf Swiss Nutrition (HSN), the core manufacturing subsidiary of the Hochdorf Group. The strategic rationale for the transaction is to preserve HSN’s operational business and its role in the Swiss dairy industry while separating it from the "legacy financial burdens" of its parent holding company, which has entered a debt restructuring moratorium

09/2024ONE ROCK CAPITAL PARTNERSEUROPE SNACKSFRANCEFood Processing

One Rock Capital Partners signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Europe Snacks from Seven2 (formerly Apax Partners), which had held the company since 2013. This exit concludes a decade of transformation under Seven2, during which revenue grew from EUR90 million to EUR700 million through three major build-ups

08/2024CINVENVITAMIN WELLSWEDENFood Processing

The acquisition of Vitamin Well by Cinven is a strategic move to capitalize on the growing demand for healthier and more active lifestyles. The deal is driven by the attractive characteristics of the health, wellbeing, and fitness sector, which is underpinned by a structural shift away from less healthy snacks and drinks

07/2024NEWPRINCES GROUPPRINCESUNITED KINGDOMFood Processing

Newlat Food S.p.A. (now NewPrinces) has successfully finalized the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Princes Limited from Mitsubishi Corporation. This transformative transaction fulfills Newlat's 20-year vision to evolve from a family-owned business into a major multinational player

07/2024GRUPO MAYRIT INVERSIONES ALIMENTARIASPANIFICADORA POPULARSPAINFood Processing

The acquisition of Panificadora Popular represents the fifth strategic transaction strengthening the rapidly expanding food platform of Grupo Mayrit Inversiones Alimentarias (MIA Food). This deal is driven by a “category completion” strategy, combining Panificadora Popular’s recognized technical expertise in pre-cooked and specialty breads with MIA Food’s established capabilities in national distribution and pastry infrastructure

07/2024EMMI GROUPMADEMOISELLE DESSERTSFRANCEFood Processing

IK Partners (holding 86% of the capital) has agreed to sell Mademoiselle Desserts to the Swiss industrial group Emmi. This transaction marks a remarkable exit for IK, which had acquired the company for EUR330 million in 2018

REFERENCES

Revenue range: 100M - 200M EUR

EBITDA range: 5M - 25M EUR

Note: This page provides detailed data on a private equity M&A transaction. Detailed and exact financial metrics for the acquisition of FRÍAS NUTRICIÓN by REFRESCO are reserved for mynth community members. Register for free to unlock full data.

Authors: verified mynth contributor (mynth data is contributed by M&A / PE professionals and systematically cross-verified with private deal documents and official press releases).

Press release: view release

Target: frías nutrición

Acquirer: refresco