Thursday, 30th October 2025

Pan-pek and Inter Europol Unite to Bake a Bigger Future in Europe

A rising regional champion joins forces with a continental heavyweight — shaping the future of European bakery

In a deal that stirs the European bakery sector, Croatian industry leader Pan-pek has become part of Poland’s Inter Europol Group, signalling a strategic expansion drive across Southern Europe.

While financial details remain undisclosed, the acquisition marks the transfer of full ownership from private equity firm Enterprise Investors, concluding a chapter of growth that saw Pan-pek expand exports to Italy and the US.

Founded in 1989, Inter Europol is a family-owned bakery giant known for its clean-label standards and wide distribution of fresh and frozen goods across Europe.

Its acquisition of Pan-pek — a company with nearly 800 employees and a 70-store retail network — reinforces its ambition to scale operations in the Adriatic region.

Crucially, Pan-pek’s leadership remains unchanged, ensuring business continuity as the company eyes further investment in production, innovation, and workforce development.

For a sector often overlooked, this deal represents more than a corporate handover — it’s a bet on regional resilience and artisanal quality in a rapidly consolidating European food market.

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