With a maximum annual capacity of 11,000 tons, the new line is dedicated to CSM Ingredients Dry Mixes and will optimize production processes, enhance quality standards, and further strengthen geographic reach and efficiency

Nexture, the holding company combining the industrial and technological expertise of CSM Ingredients Group and Italcanditi Group, has completed the installation of a new high-precision mixing and packaging line at the Parma facility (Italy), also home to HIFOOD. The project further strengthens Nexture’s presence in Italy and its ability to keep on pursuing the highest levels of innovation, flexibility, and customer service excellence.

“The new line in Parma represents another important milestone in Nexture’s journey of growth and will allow us to further strengthen our footprint in Italy. It is an emblem of our capacity to combine industrial tradition, technological innovation and sustainability in an increasingly dynamic international landscape.” commented Gabriele Del Torchio, Chief Executive Officer of Nexture.

With a maximum annual capacity of 11,000 tons, the new line is dedicated to the production of CSM Ingredients’ dry mixes. It will produce a wide portfolio of ingredients – utilizing also locally sourced raw materials – for the baking and pastry sectors, starting initially from bread mixes, bread, roll and pastry improvers, Panettone mixes, and sponge cake solutions. Thanks to cutting-edge mixing and packaging technology, the line will ensure high efficiency, flexibility, and precision, optimizing production processes and ensuring consistent quality across large volumes. This will strengthen even further the site’s positioning as a reference point for advanced ingredient solutions across Europe and beyond.

“With this expansion of our production capacity in Parma, we are consolidating Industry 4.0 standards into our operations: product-centric design, digital integration, and high automation working together to enhance the highest quality, safety and efficiency standards. This is a forward-looking step that combines industrial excellence with the innovation & flexibility our clients and partners expect,” explained Victor Rodriguez Perez, Chief Operations Officer of CSM Ingredients Group.

The new line has been integrated within a site that is already at the forefront in terms of technology, product safety, and energy efficiency, with fully automated processes, proprietary technology, QR code labeling mechanisms, and a photovoltaic system that covers 77% of the plant’s electricity consumption. 

The project is part of Nexture’s broader strategy: by continuously upgrading its sites and facilities, the holding ensures a robust balance between local expertise and global reach. Today, Nexture operates with over 2,000 employees, 13 production facilities, 10 innovation centers, serving customers in more than 120 countries.

Nexture is the Italian holding company that brings together two leading players in the food ingredients industry, already united in the Ingredient-Tech Platform: the CSM Ingredients Group and the Italcanditi Group, both indirectly owned by an independently managed investment company affiliated to Investindustrial.  Headquartered in Milan, Nexture is established as a global integrated platform specializing in the development and manufacturing of high-quality food ingredients and value added solutions. Nexture encompasses renowned brands such as CSM Ingredients, HIFOOD, Vitalfood by Italcanditi, Comprital, and Prodotti Rubicone, all internationally recognized for the excellence of their solutions and their ability to anticipate consumer trends. As of March 31, 2025, Nexture operates in over 120 countries, with 13 production plants, 10 innovation centers, and over 2,000 employees. As a result of a shared strategic vision, strong industrial roots, and a global identity, Nexture aims to position itself as a key partner for major stakeholders in the food industry, combining artisanal heritage, technological knowhow, sustainability-focus, and an extensive network to meet the challenges of an ever-evolving market.

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