Livingstone advises the Rigoni Group on the structuring and execution of a new $40 million financing
Livingstone acted as financial advisor to Rigoni di Asiago S.r.l. (“Rigoni”), a pioneering company in the organic food sector and one of the leading players in the Italian market for jams (under the Fior di Frutta and Natù brands) and spreads (under the Nocciolata brand), assisting the company in structuring, organizing and raising bank loans and providing support throughout the negotiation of the related agreements.
Rigoni di Asiago is controlled by Giochele S.r.l., the Rigoni family-holding company, which holds 57.3% of the share capital. The remaining 42.7% is held by Kharis Capital, a financial investor with established experience in the food & beverage sector and a strong long-term investment orientation.
The financing is aimed at supporting Rigoni’s development plan, which includes the consolidation of its presence in international markets, the expansion of production capacity, and targeted investments in innovation and sustainability. The financing serves as a strategic lever to accelerate international growth and further strengthen the company’s competitiveness, also through a more efficient use of its production resources.
As part of its development strategy, Rigoni di Asiago will continue to invest significantly in sustainability-focused initiatives, with particular attention to responsible innovation, environmental impact reduction, and the enhancement of organic raw materials.
The new development plan includes, in addition to strengthening the company’s position in key European markets—particularly Germany, France, Benelux and Northern Europe—the opening of new markets, including the Middle East. Targeted investments are also planned to support the expansion of production facilities and the research and development of innovative projects.
“We are very pleased with this transaction, which reflects the synergy and trust built over the years with the banking system. The financing allows us to look to the future with confidence, carrying out a solid and ambitious growth plan. The performance recorded in the first months of the year makes us optimistic: we continue to do things with the same seriousness that has always distinguished us, offering our consumers products that are good, natural, and environmentally respectful every single day”, said Cristina Rigoni, CEO of Rigoni di Asiago.
“We have been proud to support Rigoni Group over the years throughout its journey, assisting them in multiple transactions. The long-term vision and strategic consistency that have guided every phase of the company’s development represent a virtuous example within the Italian agri-food sector. This transaction confirms the ambition and strength of the Group’s industrial plan, which is focused on sustainable, long-term growth”, said Luca Maccagnani Castelli, Managing Partner at Livingstone.
