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.
