Sector expertise
We specialize in four sectors that are poised for robust and sustainable growth – Health & Wellness, the Food Value Chain, Technology, and Business Services – where our private equity expertise gives us a valuable competitive advantage. Ardian provides our portfolio companies with a strategic partner that offers in-depth market experience and an extensive network within the sector.
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100+
investments and over 320 build-ups since 1997
Food Value Chain
The global market for food ingredients and additives is undergoing significant transformation, driven by population growth and the expansion of both premium products and discounters. This has led to a rising demand for natural, sustainable, functional, healthy, and environmentally-friendly solutions, reshaping the way companies in the sector operate. Ardian brings over two decades of successful investment in the Food Value Chain, supported by a strong ecosystem of partners and senior advisers. Our portfolio includes producers of bakery products, clean-label specialty ingredients, equipment manufacturers, and natural fruit and plant-based additives.
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€2.5bn
invested since inception, 18 transactions
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BuyoutFrulact
Portugal
Consumer goods and servicesConsumer goods and servicesFounded in 1987, Frulact is an innovative producer of natural fruit-based and plant-based specialty ingredients for the Food & Beverage industry. The company counts on an extensive product portfolio based on fruit & vegetables preps for dairy, ice-cream, desserts, beverages, flavors and plant-based alternatives. Headquartered in Portugal, Frulact employs more than 900 people, operates 12 facilities across Europe (Portugal, France, Germany and Switzerland), Africa (Morocco and South Africa) and North America (Canada and the US) and sells its products in more than 50 countries.
