Agricultural Crops Mergers & Acquisitions

Agro Care Acquires Full Ownership of Moroccan Agriculture Firm Omagreen

European tomato producer Agro Care acquires 100% of Omagreen's shares in Morocco, advised by KALYS Law Firm and Moore Casablanca.

Key Takeaways

  • Agro Care, one of Europe’s leading tomato producers with operations in three countries, has acquired 100% of the shares in Moroccan agriculture company Omagreen.
  • KALYS Law Firm advised Agro Care on the transaction, working alongside Moore Casablanca on the cross-border deal.
  • The KALYS team was led by Managing Partner Moulay El Hammoumi Idrissi, with senior associates Laila Boujida and Driss Jai, and associate Kenza Laoud.
  • The acquisition supports Agro Care’s stated plan to expand its footprint in Morocco, described as an increasingly attractive market for agricultural investment.
  • Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

Agro Care Completes Full Acquisition of Omagreen

Agro Care, described in the announcement as one of Europe’s leading tomato producers with operations across three countries, has completed the acquisition of 100% of the shares in Omagreen, a Moroccan company specialized in agriculture. KALYS Law Firm confirmed it advised Agro Care on the transaction, working alongside Moore Casablanca. The deal gives Agro Care full ownership and control of Omagreen and extends the tomato grower’s reach into North Africa. Agro Care runs large-scale greenhouse operations, and the Moroccan business adds new growing capacity in a warmer production climate.

Advisory Team Behind the Transaction

The KALYS Law Firm team advising on the acquisition was led by Managing Partner Moulay El Hammoumi Idrissi. He was supported by senior associates Laila Boujida, Ph.D., and Driss Jai, along with associate Kenza Laoud. In its announcement, KALYS Law Firm said it was pleased to have contributed to the completion of the cross-border transaction and thanked both Agro Care and Moore Casablanca for their trust throughout the process.

What the Deal Means for Agro Care in Morocco

The acquisition supports Agro Care’s stated ambition to expand its footprint in Morocco. According to the announcement, the transaction reflects the continued attractiveness of Morocco as a destination for agricultural investment, with its climate and proximity to European markets making it a growing base for fresh-produce supply. The deal adds Omagreen’s operations to Agro Care’s existing production base, which already spans three countries in Europe’s tomato sector. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

Omagreen’s Role in Agro Care’s International Growth

Omagreen is a Moroccan company specialized in agriculture. The announcement did not disclose further details on the company’s specific crops, production capacity, or founding history. With the acquisition, Omagreen becomes part of Agro Care’s international operations, joining a company whose existing footprint already covers three countries and adding to the broader wave of consolidation across European fresh-produce agriculture.

Cross-Border Advisory Work

The transaction was handled as a cross-border deal, with KALYS Law Firm representing Agro Care’s side and Moore Casablanca also involved in the process. No further detail on Moore Casablanca’s specific role, such as which party it represented, was included in the announcement.

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