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Winning Group to Acquire Madremia S.L. and Futurfruits International 2019 S.L. (Valencia, Spain)

Brno / Valencia – August 5, 2025

Winning Group Holding a.s. today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Madremia S.L. and Futurfruits International 2019 S.L., two leading Spanish companies specializing in the processing and wholesale distribution of citrus fruits and persimmons. The companies also maintain significant operations in the trade of a wide variety of fruits and vegetables through their Markets and Futurfruits divisions.

The transaction marks the first strategic step in Winning Group’s expansion into sustainable agriculture and international fresh fruit distribution, under its newly established business segment Winning Vital. The deal was officially closed on August 5, 2025.

About Madremia S.L. and Futurfruits International 2019 S.L.

Madremia, a family-owned business, traces its roots back more than 80 years to when Joaquín Sancho Sanz began cultivating citrus in the Canals area of Valencia. Today, under the stewardship of the third generation, the company operates on a global scale. Since 1983, Madremia has operated a modern processing facility in Canals, which, along with a second site in Alberic, provides over 20,000 m² of advanced production and logistics infrastructure.

With annual sales of EUR 70 million, the company exports to 29 countries across Europe, North and South America, adhering to strict health and environmental standards to ensure maximum freshness and product quality.

A New Strategic Direction: Winning Vital

“The acquisition of Madremia marks a new chapter for our group – Winning Vital is our strategic entry into the world of healthy nutrition and fresh produce. Madremia brings decades of citrus-growing expertise and a strong commitment to quality. Together, we plan to scale this business across Europe,” said Sebastian Wagner, Owner and CEO of Winning Group.

About Winning Group Holding a.s.

Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Brno, Czech Republic, Winning Group Holding a.s. is a diversified industrial and investment holding company with operations across construction, automotive, leisure and services, and industrial real estate. The group reported revenues exceeding EUR 240 million in 2024 and employs over 1,300 professionals across the Czech Republic and Germany.

With its recent expansion into Spain – including the formation of Winning Group Iberica, and new business verticals such as Winning Entertainment and now Winning Vital – the group continues its focus on strategic international growth.