Netherlands: Orkla Foods acquires 40% stake in Go-Tan Group

Orkla Foods, the European food company, has signed an agreement to acquire a 40% ownership stake in Go-Tan, a leading European brand within Asian sauces. The transaction is structured as a long-term partnership with the founding family, who will remain majority owners and continue to play an active role in the business.

Go-Tan, a family-owned Dutch business founded 72 years ago, operates within the fast-growing Asian sauces segment. The firm employs approximately 250 people across four production facilities, with three located in the Netherlands and one in Hungary. Go-Tan delivered sales exceeding €92 million ($100 million) in 2025, with an EBITDA of more than €11 million ($12 million).

The partnership aligns with the growth strategy announced by Orkla Foods CEO Aku Vikström, who commented: “Sauces are a core category for Orkla Foods, and Asian sauces represent an attractive growth segment within this category”. Go-Tan CEO Swan Bing Go added that Orkla’s brand-building expertise “will be invaluable as we work to further expand Go-Tan as a strong international brand”.

Orkla Foods holds a call option to acquire an additional 45% shareholding in Go-Tan in 2030, which would bring its total stake to 85%. The transaction is expected to be completed in the second half of 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals. The purchase price has been kept confidential.

Source: Orkla Foods