Euro Company, the Italian dried-fruit producer, has brought in Belgium’s Korys as a minority shareholder in a bid to accelerate its international growth.
The deal aligns two businesses with a focus on sustainability. Founded 45 years ago, Euro Company has built a product portfolio spanning traditional dried fruit, 100 per cent nut spreads, and plant-based alternatives made from fermented nuts. The group, certified as a Benefit Corporation and a B Corp, embeds environmental and social responsibility throughout its supply chain.
Korys, the investment vehicle of Belgium’s Colruyt family — owners of the country’s largest retail group — said the move fits with its strategy of generating sustainable value across sectors such as conscious consumption, healthy living, and the energy transition.
“This collaboration is an extraordinary opportunity to strengthen our international growth while staying true to our values and corporate identity,” said Maurizio Castagnoli, Euro Company’s general manager.
Korys executives Dries Crevits and Katti Van Oosterwijck praised the alignment between the groups, noting the sector’s steady growth and Euro Company’s positioning to meet demand for ethical, positive-impact products.
Euro Company said the partnership would help it boost operational efficiency, innovation and workforce development over the coming years, in line with its “Food for Change” mission.