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Finnish food and beverage company Paulig has acquired Spanish snack company Liven, as it aims to strengthen its position in the Tex-Mex and snacking markets in Europe. Located in Sant Cugat, with production facilities in Puig-Reig and Berga, Liven offers speciality snacks made from corn, vegetables, grains and pulses, as well as gluten-free and organic products. Paulig's CEO, Rolf Ladau, said: “The acquisition of Liven is an important step in the execution of our growth strategy and ambition to become one of the fastest growing and profitable food and beverage companies in Europe, and a sustainable frontrunner in the industry". He continued: "Liven’s agile innovation and production capabilities strengthen Paulig’s position as the leading European Tex Mex company, and also complement our offering with new types of snacks”.