Majority stake in ZUCASA acquired

The Darmstadt-based company and Zumos Catalano Aragoneses S.A. (ZUCASA) have reached an agreement on the acquisition of the majority of shares in ZUCASA by the Döhler Group.

According to a press release dated 2 April 2019, ZUCASA’s juice production facility located in the Huesca region will be managed through Döhler’s subsidiary Döhler Fraga S.L., with immediate effect.

The press release said that for the Darmstadt-based company this transaction marked another great step forward in one of Europe’s largest fruit production areas. Customers would benefit from a more diverse offering in the stone fruits segment as well as in apples and pears; furthermore, the combined businesses would offer greater efficiency in a global market with regard to customised all-in-one solutions.

ZUCASA’s extensive expertise and ability to provide fruit and vegetable juices, purees and concentrates for food and beverages, combined with the broad product portfolio and the comprehensive industry knowledge of the Darmstadt-based company, would create unique synergy effects.