Ebro Foods Acquires Pasta Plant in Missouri
Spanish food company Ebro Foods has confirmed the acquisition of a pasta production plant located in Saint Charles, Missouri, marking its first industrial filled fresh pasta platform in the United States. The purchase was announced alongside the release of second-quarter results and represents an initial investment of €40 million ($45.9m). This strategic move is expected to significantly boost Bertagni's capacity by tripling output and facilitate local production for new products, strengthening Ebro’s presence in its largest market. Ebro Foods has been expanding its pasta division since 2018 when it acquired a majority stake in Italian brand Bertagni. The company completed the acquisition of remaining shares earlier this year. Despite an increase in net profit by 7.1% to €103.9m ($119.8m) for the first half of 2026, overall turnover declined due to lower commodity prices and exchange rate impacts.