Lavazza Mulls Over Potential Merger With Dallmayr – CoffeeTalk

Lavazza, a Turin-based coffee company, is considering a deal with Dallmayr, a family-owned coffee group, to retain a majority stake in the combined business. The company, which has over 5,500 employees and eight manufacturing plants across five countries, generated revenue of €3.35bn ($3.38bn) in 2024, up 9.1% from the previous year. The company reported an EBIT of €130m, an EBITDA of €312m, and a 20.6% net profit. In 2024, the company faced a sharp increase in coffee prices, particularly for arabica and robusta, which jumped more than 70%. The company’s CEO, Antonio Baravalle, cited Germany as a focus market in its efforts to consolidate its omnichannel leadership in Europe. Dallmayr markets coffee under brands like Prodomo, Capsa, and Crema d’Oro and sells into retail and foodservice channels, including major German grocers. The group, which has 4,800 staff, generated revenue of €1.2bn in 2024. Last year, Lavazza struck a deal to buy control of vending-machine operator IVS Group.

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