French specialty ingredients group Nexira has announced the acquisition of Keragum, a Moroccan company specializing in carob processing and the production of locust bean gum (E410). The deal, announced on July 15, 2026, strengthens Nexira's vertical integration in plant-based agricultural supply chains.
Keragum, based in Casablanca, operates a production facility with an annual capacity of several thousand tons of locust bean gum, a thickening agent used widely in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. The company sources carob pods from local cooperatives in Morocco, a major global producer of carob.
Nexira, headquartered in Rouen, France, is a global leader in natural plant-based ingredients, including acacia gum, seaweed extracts, and fruit and vegetable powders. The acquisition of Keragum is part of Nexira's strategy to secure raw material supply and expand its portfolio of texturants.
Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The deal is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.
