FrieslandCampina sells Romanian operations to Bonafarm Group

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Dairy giant Royal FrieslandCampina has reached an agreement to sell its Romanian operations, including the Napolact brand and production facilities in Cluj-Napoca and Târgu Mureș with 400 employees, to the Hungarian Bonafarm Group.

This decision is part of RFC's European Division plan to concentrate on core markets.

Although the Romanian company holds a leading position in the local dairy market, its activities offer limited synergies with the European portfolio and do not utilize milk from Royal FrieslandCampina member farms.

Dustin Woodward, President of Royal FrieslandCampina Europe, said: "This step allows us to better align the European portfolio with our strategy to maximize the value of milk produced by Royal FrieslandCampina members, enabling us to focus our resources more efficiently. At the same time, the transaction offers new growth opportunities for the Romanian business and the Napolact brand under the leadership of a partner with a stronger regional presence."

Attila Csányi, CEO of Bonafarm Group, added: "As dairy processing is one of Bonafarm Group's strategic business areas, we see an excellent opportunity to continue developing the company and the Napolact brand together — leveraging local expertise, further developing the production facilities, and continuing collaboration with the existing team."

The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals, including the Romanian Competition Council's clearance, and is expected to be finalized by the end of December 2025.

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