Dexco and Grupo Zanchetta finalize major Brazilian acquisitions

Dexco announced the sale of its Urussanga plant in Santa Catarina to Cerâmica Carmelo Fior for R$170 million. The transaction, pending standard regulatory conditions, is part of Dexco’s strategy to concentrate production at its Botucatu and Criciúma facilities and is not expected to materially affect the company’s financial results.

Separately, the Conselho Administrativo de Defesa Econômica (CADE) approved, without restrictions, Grupo Zanchetta’s acquisition of the long‑standing food brand Ceratti. The approval enables the integration of Ceratti’s charcuterie and cold‑cut operations into Grupo Zanchetta’s portfolio, preserving the brand’s legacy while pursuing growth and efficiency.

Both deals illustrate ongoing consolidation in Brazil’s industrial and food sectors, each subject to CADE oversight.