The Lusiaves Group completed, on 30 September 2026, the acquisition of a majority stake in the Spanish Padesa Group (Pavo y Derivados, S.A.), following approval by the Spanish competition authority (CNMC).

With around 3,000 employees, 15 companies and more than €550 million in consolidated sales, Padesa is one of Spain’s leading poultry operators. Its integration increases the size of the Lusiaves Group to around 9,000 employees across Portugal, Spain and France, with a turnover of approximately €1.5 billion. This acquisition continues the Group’s internationalisation strategy, following the acquisitions of the Oblanca Group and Avícola Segoviana in 2025, and strengthens its ability to respond to customers and consumers in the Iberian and European markets.

The transaction also includes the minority participation of the Valora Group. The Salvadó and Centelles families remain shareholders and continue to be responsible for the management of Padesa. The management teams and brand identities remain unchanged, ensuring operational stability and the continuity of relationships with employees, producers, suppliers and local authorities.

“In the year in which we celebrate four decades of history, this is the most significant step in our internationalisation strategy. It is about joining forces with an organisation that shares our culture and our integrated vision of the value chain. With the integration of Padesa, we are consolidating the Lusiaves Group’s presence in Europe, always with deep respect for the roots, teams and communities where we operate,” says Commander Avelino Gaspar, Founder and Chairman of the Lusiaves Group.

For Jordi Salvadó, shareholder and CEO of Padesa, this transaction marks the beginning of a new chapter: “We have found the right partner in the Lusiaves Group for Padesa’s next phase of growth. The Group’s scale and investment capacity will enable us to accelerate projects and take the Aldelís brand further.”

Based in the province of Tarragona, Catalonia, Padesa has been operating for 53 years and is present throughout the entire value chain: from feed production, egg production and incubation to chicken and turkey rearing, slaughtering, processing and the marketing of fresh and value-added products through the Aldelís brand.

The integration of Padesa strengthens the Lusiaves Group’s integrated production model and its commitment to sustainable growth, with a long-term vision and a close connection to the communities where it operates.

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