The acquisition consolidates Nexira’s position in the global market for natural hydrocolloids and carob. Since 2021, Nexira has established itself as a leading player in locust bean gum — an ingredient prized for its nutritional, thickening and stabilizing properties across food and nutraceutical applications, from plant-based textures and ice cream stabilization to appetite management in dietary supplements. With Keragum, Nexira now anchors its supply chain directly at origin, securing quality, traceability and long-term reliability.

Based in the Casablanca region of Morocco, Keragum is a specialist in carob-based ingredients. The company recently commissioned a state-of-the-art production facility that combines industrial efficiency with the highest quality standards, backed by FSSC 22000, halal, kosher and organic certifications. Its strong partnerships with local cooperatives ensure a reliable, traceable supply of premium carob seeds and raw materials.

“This acquisition tangibly strengthens our position in the carob value chain — a fast-growing market where Nexira has emerged as a key player since 2021. Keragum brings modern industrial capacity, a robust and traceable local sourcing network, and authentic expertise rooted in Moroccan agriculture. This is precisely the model we want to scale: building sustainable value chains, creating value at origin, and supporting agroforestry, biodiversity and local farming communities”, explains Olivier Houalla, chief operating officer of Nexira.