Besana roasted and salted cashews

Besana is a historic Italian brand specializing in the production and distribution of dried fruits, nuts, and seeds. Founded in 1921 by the Besana brothers, the company established itself as a leader in the European nut market, emphasizing 'Quality Naturally' as seen on its packaging. The specific product shown is a bag of roasted and salted cashews labeled in Swedish ('Rostade och saltade cashewnötter'), indicating its presence in the Scandinavian retail market.

In 2020, a significant shift in ownership occurred when the Spanish company Importaco, another major player in the nut and dried fruit industry, acquired a 51% majority stake in Besana. This acquisition created one of the largest specialized nut groups in Europe, combining Italian heritage with Spanish scale. Today, while Besana maintains its strong brand identity and production facilities in Italy, it operates as part of the broader Importaco group, benefiting from an international supply chain and expanded distribution networks across the globe.

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