Ineobio acquired by Ecotone
Context
Wessanen, the Dutch listed organic food group and parent company of Distriborg in France, agreed to acquire Ineobio and its Destination brand in a full‑capital transaction following a process conducted exclusively with industrial buyers. The acquisition is structured as a strategic bolt‑on aimed at strengthening Wessanen’s leadership in organic beverages and expanding its coffee offering, where the group already had a presence through brands such as Alter Eco and Bonneterre. The deal fits Wessanen’s broader strategy of building sustainable food and beverage segment, leveraging organic, healthy, and responsible sourcing credentials to reinforce its European footprint. For the acquirer, Ineobio adds complementary expertise in coffee and tea procurement, formulation, and manufacturing, while also providing an avenue to deepen penetration in specialist organic stores and export channels.
Ineobio, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2016, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of [members only], to compare with the average currently observed in the AgriFood sector (11.4x in 2026).
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Target
Ineobio is a French company based in Bordeaux specializing in the sourcing, development, and distribution of organic coffee, tea, and infusions. The business operates under the Destination brand, which has established a recognized position in the French organic retail network and in several export markets. Ineobio has built its proposition around certified organic products, combining product development, procurement expertise, and in‑house production capabilities in Bordeaux to deliver a broad range of high‑quality beverage offerings. Its portfolio includes organic coffees as well as teas and infusions, with some references also positioned within fair‑trade or responsible‑sourcing frameworks where relevant.
Ent. Value
€10–30M
Equity Value
[members only]
Multiples
EV / Revenue
below 1.5x
EV / EBITDA
[members only]
EV / EBIT
[members only]
Historical Financials (EUR)
Other operations with Ecotone
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Valuation range: EV €10–30M
Revenue range: €10–30M
EV/Revenue range: below 1.5x
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Acquirer: ecotone
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