Press Release
With a maximum annual capacity of 11,000 tons, the new line is dedicated to CSM Ingredients Dry Mixes and will optimize production processes, enhance quality standards, and further strengthen geographic reach and efficiency
Milan, October 1st, 2025 – Nexture, the holding company combining the industrial and technological expertise of CSM Ingredients Group and Italcanditi Group, has completed the installation of a new high-precision mixing and packaging line at the Parma facility (Italy), also home to HIFOOD. The project further strengthens Nexture’s presence in Italy and its ability to keep on pursuing the highest levels of innovation, flexibility, and customer service excellence.
“The new line in Parma represents another important milestone in Nexture’s journey of growth and will allow us to further strengthen our footprint in Italy. It is an emblem of our capacity to combine industrial tradition, technological innovation and sustainability in an increasingly dynamic international landscape.” commented Gabriele Del Torchio, Chief Executive Officer of Nexture.
With a maximum annual capacity of 11,000 tons, the new line is dedicated to the production of CSM Ingredients’ dry mixes. It will produce a wide portfolio of ingredients - utilizing also locally sourced raw materials - for the baking and pastry sectors, starting initially from bread mixes, bread, roll and pastry improvers, Panettone mixes, and sponge cake solutions. Thanks to cutting-edge mixing and packaging technology, the line will ensure high efficiency, flexibility, and precision, optimizing production processes and ensuring consistent quality across large volumes. This will strengthen even further the site’s positioning as a reference point for advanced ingredient solutions across Europe and beyond.
“With this expansion of our production capacity in Parma, we are consolidating Industry 4.0 standards into our operations: product-centric design, digital integration, and high automation working together to enhance the highest quality, safety and efficiency standards. This is a forward-looking step that combines industrial excellence with the innovation & flexibility our clients and partners expect” explained Victor Rodriguez Perez, Chief Operations Officer of CSM Ingredients Group.
The new line has been integrated within a site that is already at the forefront in terms of technology, product safety and energy efficiency, with fully automated processes, proprietary technology, QR code labeling mechanisms and a photovoltaic system that covers 77% of the plant’s electricity consumption.
The project is part of Nexture’s broader strategy: by continuously upgrading its sites and facilities, the holding ensures a robust balance between local expertise and global reach. Today, Nexture operates with over 2,000 employees, 13 production facilities, 10 innovation centers, serving customers in more than 120 countries.
