🇮🇹 Italian brands owned by German companies 🇩🇪
11 brands that originated in Italy are owned today by 6 companies headquartered in Germany, led by Melitta, Katjes International and Volkswagen Group.
Melitta (3)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffè Corsini | Coffee | — | — |
| Cuki | Food storage | — | — |
| Domopak | Food storage | — | — |
Katjes International (3)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dulcioliva | Chocolate | 2021 | — |
| Paluani | Cakes | 2022 | — |
| Sperlari | Candy & sugar confectionery | 2017 | — |
Volkswagen Group (2)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ducati | Motorcycles | 2012 | Jul 2012 |
| Lamborghini | Sports & performance cars | 1998 | Jul 1998 |
Lufthansa Group (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Dolomiti | Airlines | — | — |
ZWILLING (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballarini | Cookware & tableware | 2015 | — |
Eurokai (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contship Italia | Parcel & freight logistics | — | — |