Nexira, an independent family-owned group and global leader in natural ingredients and botanical extracts for the food, nutrition and dietary supplements industries, today announces the acquisition of Keragum, a Moroccan company specialising in carob-based ingredients. The acquisition represents a significant milestone in Nexira's Ambitions 2030 growth strategy and strengthens the Group’s position across the natural ingredients value chain, particularly in the carob sector.
Together, Keragum and Nexira will drive the stability, sustainability and long-term growth of a market we deeply believe in
"With Keragum, Nexira takes a new step forward. As with acacia, our ambition is to invest as close as possible to production, securing high-quality raw materials while generating tangible local value.", says Mathieu Dondain, Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of Nexira.
The acquisition consolidates Nexira’s position in the global market for natural hydrocolloids and carob. Since 2021, Nexira has established itself as a leading player in locust bean gum — an ingredient prized for its nutritional, thickening and stabilising properties across food and nutraceutical applications, from plant-based textures and ice cream stabilisation to appetite management in dietary supplements. With Keragum, Nexira now anchors its supply chain directly at origin, securing quality, traceability and long-term reliability.
Based in the Casablanca region of Morocco, Keragum is a specialist in carob-based ingredients. The company recently commissioned a state-of-the-art production facility that combines industrial efficiency with the highest quality standards, backed by FSSC 22000, halal, kosher and organic certifications. Its strong partnerships with local cooperatives ensure a reliable, traceable supply of premium carob seeds and raw materials.
This acquisition tangibly strengthens our position in the carob value chain — a fast-growing market where Nexira has emerged as a key player since 2021
“Keragum brings modern industrial capacity, a robust and traceable local sourcing network, and authentic expertise rooted in Moroccan agriculture. This is precisely the model we want to scale: building sustainable value chains, creating value at origin, and supporting agroforestry, biodiversity and local farming communities”, explains Olivier Houalla, Chief Operating Officer of Nexira.
This acquisition rests on a conviction shared by Nexira and Keragum: an agricultural supply chain can only develop sustainably through investments as closely as possible to producers and local communities. As such, the two companies are leveraging highly complementary and mutually beneficial synergies: Keragum contributes deep carob expertise, a strong local sourcing network and proven industrial capabilities. Nexira brings global reach, an international customer base, scientific and regulatory expertise, and unmatched applications know-how. Together, the two companies will accelerate the stability, sustainability and long-term development of the carob market.
