Overview

• Lavazza is in early-stage negotiations with Dallmayr on a potential share-swap deal that would keep Lavazza as the majority owner
• A combined entity would generate around €5 billion in annual sales by merging Lavazza’s €3.35 billion turnover with Dallmayr’s €1.2 billion
• Both companies have declined to comment on the speculation, underscoring the unconfirmed nature of the discussions
• The move follows Lavazza’s 2024 acquisition of IVS Group and aligns with its broader expansion across Europe and North America
• The coffee sector has faced a 70 percent jump in raw bean prices over the past year, intensifying the drive for scale