Orkla Food Ingredients agreed on 17 February to acquire Senna, a Vienna-based producer of margarine, specialty fats, oils, sauces and dressings, from Austrian food group Vivatis Holding.
Why Orkla Food Ingredients is buying Senna
Orkla said the deal strengthens its ingredients business in Central and South-East Europe and gives it new positions in Austria and Italy. Senna, founded almost a century ago, supplies foodservice, artisan bakery and industrial customers.
“Senna is a highly regarded business with a proud history and an entrepreneurial team that fits OFI well.”
Deal terms and financing
The deal covers all shares in Senna Nahrungsmittel GmbH & Co KG, the operating business, and Senna Nahrungsmittel GmbH, 75% of Senna S.r.l. in Italy, and the Senna trademarks held by MARESI Trademark GmbH & Co KG. The parties agreed to keep the price confidential.
Regulatory approvals and timing
The deal was subject to regulatory approval and expected to close in the first half of 2026. Orkla's investor pre-close information, checked in October 2026, did not list a completion.
Market context
Senna employs 120 people and had revenue of about €80m in 2025, with headquarters and its production plant in Vienna. The seller, Vivatis, is one of Austria's largest food and beverage groups.
