Sapore di Mare (Di.mar) is preparing to join the Clessidra (Italmobiliare) group

The Marche-based Di.Mar, the Sapore di Mare brand, could, as notified to the Italian Competition Authority, come under the exclusive control of Clessidra Capital Credit.

The Clessidra Group, comprising 4 companies, has 4 billion in assets ‘under management’ and manages 8 funds.

Sapore di Mare means one hundred outlets

Sapore di Mare, founded in 1992 and headquartered in Corridonia, in the province of Macerata, is Italy’s largest chain specialising in the distribution of frozen fish, with around 100 outlets nationwide. Its range includes loose frozen fish, ready meals, breaded and battered specialities, Sapore di Mare-branded products and a selection of complementary products.

The company also has a facility dedicated to processing loose products and prepared products, intended both for its outlets and for other distribution channels.

This is a high-quality company with numerous certifications, including Msc (Marine stewardship council) for loose products, and Asc (Acquaculture stewardship council).

The various changes in ownership

During 2023, the latest data available from the Chambers of Commerce services, Di.Mar Srl, which directly manages the entire loose-products supply chain, reported turnover of more than 76 million euros, with a loss of 5,4 million euros. There are approximately 480 employees.

Over the years, the company has seen various financial investors acquire stakes in its capital, supporting the brand’s development. Among these was, in 2017, the transfer of the majority stake to Edmond de Rothschild Investment Partners, in a transaction that also involved management and the historical shareholders.

This article was translated from the original Italian version with the assistance of artificial intelligence. In case of discrepancies, please refer to the original Italian version.