Investindustrial merges Winland Foods and La Doria to form Windoria group

Core Insights - Investindustrial has formed a new business named Windoria by combining US private-label manufacturer Winland Foods and Italy's La Doria, generating $4 billion in sales [1][2] - The merger is timely as private label sales in the US have outpaced branded products for the past three years [2] Company Overview - Windoria operates with 28 manufacturing plants and employs 5,000 people, providing a global scale and a vertically integrated supply chain [3] - Eric Beringause continues as CEO of both Winland Foods and Windoria, while Antonio Ferraioli remains CEO of La Doria Group and chairs the new business [3] Market Position - Windoria is positioned as a leader in food manufacturing, offering a wide range of products to meet evolving consumer preferences [4] - The company aims for further growth in other markets, including potential acquisitions [4] Recent Acquisitions - In 2024, La Doria acquired the sauces and pesto business Clas, enhancing its product offerings [4] - La Doria also signed an agreement to acquire the private-label dry pasta business unit of Pastificio di Martino Gaetano [5]