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Bonduelle, the French vegetable processing giant, has announced the sale of its sole factory in Brazil to local food group Stella d’Oro. The move comes as part of Bonduelle's broader efforts to streamline operations and focus on its core markets in Europe.

The terms of the deal, which involves the factory located in Cristalina, Goiás, have not been disclosed. However, Bonduelle has confirmed its intention to maintain a commercial presence in Brazil, indicating a commitment to serving its customers in the region through other manufacturing sites in Europe.

This divestiture is significant as Bonduelle has been operating in Brazil since 1994, initially establishing a sales office before expanding its footprint with a production facility.

According to the company’s annual report for the fiscal year ending June 2025, Bonduelle employed 201 staff at the Cristalina site, which specialised in canned and frozen vegetable products.

The acquisition by Stella d’Oro Alimentos, a company based in Itápolis, eastern Brazil, is currently pending approval from Brazilian competition authorities.

Stella d’Oro is known for its diverse product offerings, which include condiments and canned foods, suggesting that the integration of Bonduelle's facility could enhance its operational capacity and product range.

Bonduelle's decision to divest follows a series of strategic sales aimed at refocusing its business. Earlier this year, the company finalised the sale of its packaged salad business in France to LSDH Group and its packaged salad arm in Germany to US-based Taylor Farms.

In its latest financial results, Bonduelle reported a 2.1% decline in first-quarter sales, totaling €519.8 million. The company’s overall sales for the fiscal year ending June 2025 reached €2.2 billion, down 0.9% from the previous year.

Notably, sales from non-European markets, including North America, grew by 4.4%, while European sales experienced a decline of 3.9%.