Grupo Alacant acquires the Irish company Silver Pail to lead the ice cream market in the United Kingdom and Ireland

 

El Grupo Alacant (European Icecream Investments, SL), investment subsidiary of Investindustrial VIII SCSp, has agreed to buy the Irish company Silver Dairy Ventures Limited (Silver Pail) to consolidate its presence in the north of Europa during the first half of 2026.

 

A giant of the ice cream industry with a European reach

 

This corporate transaction marks a milestone in the trajectory of Grupo Alacant, company based in Alicante, by integrating one of the largest ice cream manufacturers of IrlandaFounded in 1978 and located in Fermoy (County of Cork), Silver Pail It stands out for its ice cream production premium using locally sourced raw materials, such as high-quality milk and cream.

 

The integration will allow the resulting group to manage a large-scale financial and production structure, as detailed below:

 

Key Indicator	Details of the Combined Group / Entity
Estimated annual income	Approximately 300 million euros
Silver Pail Template	~100 employees
Alacant Group Template	~875 professionals
Silver Pail Location	FermoyCounty of Cork (Irlanda)
Production centers in Spain	Alicante, Murcia y Madrid
Expected closing date	First semester of 2026

 

Logistical synergies and innovation in R&D

 

The fundamental objective of the acquisition is to accelerate the strategy of Capabilities in high-value markets such as United Kingdom e IrelandBy adding up the industrial capacity of Silver Pail, Grupo Alacant It not only expands its product portfolio (which already includes tubs, cones and sandwiches), but also optimizes its logistics network to improve service to international customers, retailers and the Horeca channel.

 

• Strengthening R&D: Joint efforts for the accelerated development of new products.
• Industrial Capacity: Investment in the plant of Fermoy to support regional growth.
• Business Continuity: The key management team of Silver Pail will remain with the company.

 

Andrea C. Bonomi, President of Industrial Advisory Board de Investindustrial, has indicated that "this acquisition reflects the strategy of Investindustrial to help industry leaders grow beyond their core markets." For its part, Per Harkjaer, President of Grupo AlacantHe emphasized: "We are going to invest in industrial capacity and equipment." Silver Pail to support their development."

 

From the Irish perspective, Paul Condon, Commercial Director of Silver PailHe expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership: "This collaboration will allow us to Silver Pail become a leading player in the region over the next few years."

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about acquiring Silver Pail

 

What impact will this purchase have on Grupo Alacant's revenue?

It is expected that after the integration of Silver Pailthe combined group will achieve annual revenues close to 300 millones de euros.

 

Why is Silver Pail's location strategically important?

Its headquarters in Fermoy (Irlanda) facilitates direct access to locally sourced milk and cream for products premium and strengthens logistics in United Kingdom e Ireland.

 

When will the transaction be legally formalized?

The final closing of the sale is scheduled for first semester of 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals.