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Orkla Food Ingredients has signed an agreement to acquire Austrian-based Senna, a producer of margarine and cooking oils, strengthening its presence in the Central and South-East European (CSE) region.
The acquisition reinforces Orkla’s growth ambitions in the region, where it has been building a multi-local model across bakery, ice cream and plant-based ingredients.
By adding Senna’s portfolio of margarine, speciality fats and oils, sauces and dressings, Orkla broadens its category reach and gains established market positions in Austria and Italy.
Manuela Banu, CEO of Orkla CSE, said: “Senna is a highly regarded business with a proud history and an entrepreneurial team that fits Orkla well".
She continued: “Austria and Italy represent new markets for Orkla, where we aim to grow profitably by introducing a broader set of categories and by driving operational efficiency".
Founded nearly a century ago, Senna employs around 120 people and generated approximately €80 million in revenues in 2025. Headquartered in Vienna, the company operates a production facility that serves foodservice, artisan bakery and industrial customers, segments that closely align with Orkla's core customer base.
The transaction includes 100% of the shares in Senna Nahrungsmittel and Senna Nahrungsmittel, 75% of the shares in Senna, as well as the Senna trademarks owned by Maresi Trademark.
The seller is Vivatis Holding, one of Austria’s largest food and beverage groups.
“Senna has developed into a strong and respected player in its categories, thanks to the dedication and professionalism of its employees,” said Klaus Sperrer, CFO of Vivatis. “We are confident that Orkla offers the right foundation to ensure the continued development of the Senna brand.”
Christof Kessler, CEO of Senna, added: “We are pleased to join Orkla, whose multi-local model and deep category knowledge provide an excellent platform for the next phase of Senna’s development”.
Orkla supplies ingredients to industrial manufacturers, out-of-home operators such as artisanal bakeries and ice cream kiosks and directly to consumers. Its largest product categories include bread and cake improvers and mixes, yeast, marzipan, ice cream ingredients and margarine and butter blends.
The addition of Senna’s expertise in speciality fats and sauces enhances Orkla's offering to both bakery and foodservice customers at a time when demand for high-performance fats, plant-based solutions and customised formulations continues to grow across Europe.
The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close in the first half of 2026. Financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed.
