Galam News
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קרן פימי מוכרת 45% מגלעם לגופים מוסדיים תמורת כ-360 מיליון שקל
FIMI fund announced the sale of 45% of Galam to institutional entities for 360 million shekels, valuing the company at 700 million shekels. FIMI will remain the controlling shareholder with a 53% stake. Galam is a global group with its headquarters, R&D, and main production facilities near Kibbutz Maanit, and additional facilities in Germany and Spain. The company focuses on innovative foodtech solutions, including sugar and calorie reduction, taste improvement, and prebiotic fiber enrichment. The investment will fund new factories to support the rapid growth of Galams foodtech division, which is a strategic shift towards high-value markets and global expansion.
Investment
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Galam meets "soaring demand" with US$30M GOFOS production plant
Speciality ingredients manufacturer Galam is investing US$30 million into a new Israel-based production plant for its prebiotic GOFOS. The investment supports the rising global demand for GOFOS and will increase Galams production capacity. GOFOS is a fermentable prebiotic fiber ingredient that promotes healthy digestive and immune functions. The new plant will be built next to Galams existing production plant in Israel and will have the capacity to produce additional thousands of tons per year. Galam previously expanded its production facility in Spain and has launched an organic liquid GOFOS. The company has also partnered with Ingredients by Nature to distribute its GOFOS ingredient.
Investment
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Galam taps into prebiotic popularity with $20m investment
Galam, a company specializing in prebiotic fibers, has invested $20 million in building new production facilities in Israel and Barcelona. The company aims to meet the increasing global demand for prebiotic fibers, particularly short-chain fructo-oligosaccharides (sc-FOS). Galams sc-FOS, named GOFOS, is produced from beet sugar using a proprietary enzymatic process. The European prebiotics market is expected to exceed $3.5 billion by 2026, driven by rising public awareness of the health benefits of fiber and high-quality protein consumption. Galam aims to become a major supplier of high-quality sc-FOS in this growing market.
Investment
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FIMI buys ingredients co Galam
Private equity firm FIMI is acquiring Galam from Kibbutz Maanit and the Bereshit fund for NIS 290 million. Galam produces specialty ingredients for the food and non-food industries and has annual sales of NIS 450 million. The acquisition is expected to have a positive impact on Galams growth.
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FIMI in advanced talks to buy kibbutz co Galam
Investment fund FIMI Opportunity Funds is in advanced negotiations to acquire full ownership of Galam, a company that produces raw materials for the food industry. The acquisition is estimated to be worth NIS 300 million. Galam is currently owned 70% by Kibbutz Maanit and 30% by the Bereshit fund. The acquisition will not include Galams holding in Enzymotec Ltd. Galam is a veteran company that manufactures fructose-based candy and starch for the food and other industries. It also imports and markets additional food ingredients. The company has 270 employees and annual sales of NIS 450 million. FIMI plans to improve the company and develop its growth engines, such as offering healthier solutions in the global food market.
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Galam launches two natural emulsion solutions
Galam, a company specializing in food ingredients, has developed two innovative products: ViStar, a combination of native starch and gum that replaces modified starch, and specially processed chickpea flour that can replace eggs in bakery preparations. Both products meet consumer demand for clean label ingredients and are non-GMO. ViStar acts as a thickening agent and helps offset the lingering notes of stevia. The chickpea flour provides bulk and emulsification qualities, making it suitable for vegan baking. Galam is interested in setting up joint ventures for these products and has received interest from buyers in China.
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Galam Launches Alternatives to Chemically Modified Starches for Cleaner Labeling
Galam has expanded its portfolio with ViStarch, an innovative line of starch and hydrocolloid combinations. ViStarch offers food and beverage manufacturers a range of textures without the need for chemical processing, aligning with the markets move towards cleaner labeling. It reduces the reliance on chemically modified starches and other texturizing agents, and can be customized for various applications. Galam customers gain access to a rich ingredients portfolio and application support.
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