Roelmi, an international group specialising in the health and wellness sectors, had announces its entry into the ownership structure of Vortex, an innovative startup that aims to restore value to byproducts of the agri-food sector, further strengthening its growth trajectory and consolidating its position as a leading player in the development of innovative, high-tech solutions in the health and wellness market. This investment represents an important strategic milestone for both companies and stems from shared values, expertise, and a common vision focused on innovation, sustainability, and scientific excellence.
Thanks to Roelmi’s investment, Vortex will be able to further leverage its know-how, accelerate the development of new projects stemming from the value-added processing of agri-food by-products, and benefit from the industrial, commercial, and research synergies offered by an international group operating in more than 50 countries worldwide.
This partnership will allow us to expand the impact of our upcycling technologies, delivering ever-greater value to agri-food supply chains, while keeping our identity and innovative spirit intact
For Roelmi, on the other hand, the integration of Vortex Srl SB represents a further investment in technological and industrial expertise, with the goal of expanding its wealth of experience and knowledge and thereby developing new growth opportunities in its target markets, translating the concept of sustainability into concrete business actions.
“We are honored to be part of an innovative project like Vortex’s,” says Giacomo Santus, CEO of Roelmi. “This transaction strengthens our ability to innovate and create value for customers and partners, thanks to the integration of highly specialized expertise and a shared vision of the future. Furthermore, it represents a further step toward the core segment of our vision of health and well-being: the agri-food sector.”
“Working with the Roelmi represents an extraordinary growth opportunity for Vortex,” says Simone Piccolo, CEO of Vortex. "We are convinced that this partnership will allow us to expand the impact of our upcycling technologies, delivering ever-greater value to agri-food supply chains, while keeping our identity and innovative spirit intact—which translate into an alternative approach to preserving biodiversity and mitigating environmental impacts." The transaction is part of Roelmi’s development strategy, aimed at strengthening its ecosystem of expertise through investments in high-tech companies capable of contributing to the creation of increasingly innovative and sustainable solutions. Vortex’s operations will continue as usual, building on the team, expertise, and relationships developed over the years, with the goal of ensuring a shared path of growth within the Group.
