Rana opens new sales branches in Brazil and Australia. Revenue of 1,28 billion

Rana is targeting South America and Australia. It has established the companies Rana Oceania and Rana South America, headquartered in Sydney, Australia, and São Paulo, Brazil, respectively. Meanwhile, construction of the third American plant, in the suburbs of Chicago, is nearing completion.

The multinational operates in the businesses of filled fresh pasta, sauces, ready meals and catering. It controls 7 plants, of which 5 are in Italy.
According to CEO Gian Luca Rana, its overseas activities aim to conquer markets with hundreds of millions of consumers “who are receptive to Made in Italy and serve to mitigate the risks of mature markets, which nevertheless remain the group’s main target”.

Export-oriented

In 2025, the Rana group achieved consolidated revenues of 1,28 billion (-0,9%), EBITDA of 138,5 million (-3,9%) and profits of 37,4 million (-28%). Without the sale of Belgian company Mamma Lucia, revenues would have grown by 5,3%. The rally in raw material costs, as well as the euro/dollar exchange rate, weighed on the decline in margins and profits.
Today, the multinational has a portfolio of 1.800 products and generates 21% of its revenues in Italy (+3,7%), 30,5% in Europe (-6%) and the remainder in various countries.
The sales network also includes 19 directly managed restaurants in Italy. The latest opening is a new concept, inaugurated in the centre of Verona: Parizù, a combination of pasta, rice and soup.

Development

The market for refrigerated pasta (from zero to 10 degrees) in Europe is estimated at 3,5 billion euros, with Italy accounting for 40% of sales.
In the United States, the market for fresh refrigerated pasta is still small (8%) compared with dried pasta, but it is one of the most dynamic segments.

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