Gateley Legal’s corporate, tax and private client teams have advised the shareholders of the Besana group on the sale of 51 percent of the group to International Food and Beverage company, Importaco S.A.  

Founded in 1921, Naples-based Besana is highly regarded in Europe for the marketing, innovation and production of nuts, dried fruit and seeds. Over the last century, the company has grown consistently by expanding its product range, enlarging its geographic reach across continents and widening its customer base.

The sale to Importaco, which exchanged in July and completed on 2 September, will further strengthen...