- Marín Giménez, founded 70 years ago in Caravaca (Spain), is one of the leading European companies in the processing of fruits and vegetables for use as ingredients in the food industry
- Sunridge Partners is an investment group focused exclusively on the food, beverage, and agribusiness value chain, with a presence in Europe and North America
- The Marín family will remain involved in the company and retains a significant ownership stake. Under the new governance and management structure, Francisco Marín will serve as Chairman of the Board, and Antonio Marín will continue as CEO.
MORATALLA, Spain – 3 June 2025 – Marín Giménez Hermanos S.A. has established a partnership with the investment group Sunridge Partners to embark on an exciting new phase focused on strengthening the company’s competitive position for international expansion, leveraging group synergies, and consolidating its status as a leading player in the international B2B processed fruit and vegetable market.
Founded 70 years ago and headquartered in Caravaca and Moratalla, Spain, Marín Giménez is widely recognized as a leading processor of high-quality fruits and vegetables, and as a trusted partner for top-tier clients in the dairy, ice cream, beverage, jam, dessert, and baby food sectors.
Marín Giménez operates state-of-the-art facilities capable of both primary processing of fruits and vegetables in aseptic and IQF formats, as well as the production of high value-added fruit blends and preparations. The company combines deep technical expertise with strong operational capabilities. Thanks to its customer-focused approach, it provides customized ingredient solutions with high quality, flexibility, and service.
Antonio Marín García, CEO of Marín Giménez, comments: “Since our founding in 1957, we have been deeply committed to providing close and collaborative service to our customers and suppliers, creating opportunities for our employees, and contributing to the social and economic development of our region. We firmly believe that this partnership with Sunridge will strengthen that legacy and open new doors for innovation and long-term growth.”
Philipp Saumweber, Managing Partner of Sunridge, added: “We are delighted to welcome Marín Giménez to the Sunridge family. At Sunridge, we seek to partner with companies that share our values and business ethics, and that have the potential for long-term sustainable growth. Marín Giménez is a recognized leader in fruit and vegetable processing, and we have been impressed by its track record and operational excellence. We are committed to supporting the next phase of its journey, focused on advancing innovation and the development of new food solutions, as well as driving the company’s international expansion.”
About Marín Giménez
With over 70 years of experience, Marín Giménez stands at the forefront of innovation in fruit and vegetable processing, combining regional and local sourcing with a strong commitment to sustainability, traceability, advanced quality standards, and continuous technical development. With operational centers in Moratalla, Caravaca, and Moguer, Marín Giménez runs a state-of-the-art industrial plant equipped with advanced technology and supported by extensive technical expertise. This enables the production of high-quality purees, concentrates, dices, slices, and other particulates, as well as fruit preparations and customized blends tailored to the diverse needs of clients. Its ingredients are found in a wide range of food applications, including dairy products, ice cream, jams, beverages and juices, and baby food, among others.
About Sunridge Partners
Sunridge is a private principal investor focused exclusively on food, beverage, agribusiness, and related sectors. The firm partners with exceptional companies to guide them through rapid yet sustainable growth to become clear leaders. Sunridge has significant sectoral strategic, operational, development, and financial expertise from nearly 15 years of deploying capital across the value chain. Sunridge’s flexible model allows it to provide patient capital, deep industry expertise and relationships, and a hands-on approach to achieving outsized returns for all stakeholders.