Paulig acquires Spanish snack company Liven

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 [most] 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”.