Freudenberg Italia S.a.s. di Freudenberg S.r.l. has acquired Eulip Srl (Eulip), a renowned producer of specialized plant-based oils and fats, based in Parma, Italy, effective December 1st, 2025. Eulip will become part of Capol, the food and beverage ingredients business unit of Freudenberg Chemical Specialities, a business group of the Freudenberg Group. This acquisition will further strengthen Capol’s position as a leading provider of innovative, high-quality solutions for the food and beverage industry. The parties have agreed not to disclose financial details of the transaction. Founded in 1946,

Eulip is recognized for its broad product portfolio of specialized vegetable oils and fats, high levels of flexibility, and co-development approach for customized solutions. Eulip’s expertise in raw materials and ingredients as well as flexible production processes, combined with long-standing customer relationships, has made it a trusted partner for manufacturers in the food industry, particularly in the bakery, ice cream and desserts, chocolate creams, and confectionery segments. By combining Eulip’s advanced know-how in specialized vegetable oils and fats with Capol’s surface treatment formulation expertise, the integration will accelerate technological innovation and deliver high-performance customized solutions for food manufacturing and processing. Together, the companies bring decades of process expertise and deep application knowledge across key food segments, ensuring comprehensive technical support and tailored customer solutions that meet evolving industry needs.

The addition of Eulip to Capol marks a significant step in further broadening Capol’s portfolio across key food and beverage categories. Earlier this year, Capol further diversified its food ingredients portfolio by expanding into natural and nature-identical food and beverage flavors through two acquisitions. In July 2025, Capol acquired Curt Georgi, a 150-year-old, tradition-rich German flavor house renowned for its technical expertise across confectionery, dairy, and baked goods. In September 2025, Capol added Blue Pacific Flavors, a U.S.-based pioneer in natural and organic flavor systems, particularly in the beverage and emerging wellness categories. Together with Capol’s core competencies in confectionery coatings and natural food colors, customers will now benefit from a broader range of high-quality, sustainable food ingredients solutions aligned with the growing demand for specialized ingredients.