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The M&A market in the sector maintained its dynamism in the first quarter of 2025, registering 34 transactions in total. The majority of strategic profiles and ~70% were carried out among national companies.

Spain continues to position itself as one of the main markets in M&A transactions within the sector, maintaining a prominent role at European and global level. This leadership is mainly due to the strong roots and tradition of the sector in Spain, its strategic nature within the economy and global panorama and an attractive market configuration for investors. In the first quarter of 2025, about 75% of operations were concentrated in the food production and processing segment.

The Bakery and Pastries, Fruit and Vegetable and Prepared Foods subsectors continued to be the most transacted, together accounting for approximately 35% of operations. All this reflects a sustained trend in investment interest and growth potential in the Spanish market