Strategic Consolidation: La Doria Acquires Feger

In a significant move poised to reshape parts of the European tomato processing landscape, La Doria, a leading supplier of Italian shelf-stable private label products, has announced the completion of its strategic acquisition of Fegé S.r.l. and Fegé Logistica S.r.l. This integration of Feger’s established business units marks a crucial step in strengthening La Doria’s market position, particularly within tomato derivatives, and promises enhanced capacity and efficiency for industry professionals.

La Doria, a prominent European supplier of Italian shelf-stable private label food products, including a significant portfolio of tomato-based goods, has announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Fegé S.r.l. and Fegé Logistica S.r.l. This strategic move, finalized on July 13, 2025, integrates the business units previously belonging to Feger di Gerardo Ferraioli S.p.A. and Sapori del Sole S.r.l., further solidifying La Doria’s position within the competitive tomato processing and private label markets.

Feger, headquartered in Angri (Salerno) – in close proximity to La Doria’s main facility – is a key player in the production of tomato derivatives, pulses, and ready-to-use sauces. Prior to this acquisition, Feger reported revenues of approximately €83 million in 2024, with a substantial 47% derived from international markets, including Germany, Japan, and Australia. Its product portfolio highlights a strong focus on tomato-based products, accounting for 61% of its offerings, followed by pulses (27%), ready-to-use sauces (10%), and other products (2%). Notably, Feger’s business model is heavily oriented towards private labels, a segment that contributed over 90% of its 2024 turnover and is supported by a well-established customer base among leading large-scale retail chains.

The acquisition is a significant milestone in La Doria’s ongoing growth strategy. Antonio Ferraioli, Chairman and CEO of La Doria, articulated the strategic rationale behind this integration: “The closing of this transaction marks an important step in our growth journey. By integrating Feger’s business, we further consolidate our leadership in tomato derivatives and pulses, enhance the Group’s production capacity, and strengthen our ability to respond to international market challenges with greater efficiency and flexibility. The transaction also allows us to broaden our organic product offering, in line with consumer demand and global trends in the food sector.”

Looking ahead, the integration is designed for continuity. Former Feger shareholders will collaborate with La Doria’s management team to oversee the upcoming tomato processing campaign, ensuring a seamless transition and operational stability. This strategic consolidation is poised to enhance La Doria’s production capabilities, particularly in tomato derivatives, and reinforce its ability to meet evolving demands in both domestic and international markets, including the growing trend for organic product lines within the private label segment.

Sources: La Doria, EFA News, Agrisole