Coswell acquires the long-established Star Tea and Sogni d’oro camomile brands
The Group, which grew out of the L’Angelica Herbal Institute and now has a turnover of 257 million, has acquired the brands from Star Alimentare Spa to consolidate its presence in the functional products sector and develop solutions dedicated to wellbeing
The Coswell Spa Group – which controls, amongst others, L’Angelica – has announced the acquisition of two historic Italian brands from Star Stabilimento Alimentare Spa (GBfoods Europe Group). These are Sogni d’oro (a pioneer in instant chamomile tea and one of the market leaders) and Star Tea (“the first tea in tea bags introduced in our country”, according to a press release).
“This transaction marks the start of a growth and innovation project that will see the Coswell Group’s 45 years of scientific and herbal expertise put to use for Sognid’oro and Star Tea, whilst respecting the identity and history of each brand. The aim is to strengthen Coswell’s presence in the markets for tea, camomile, herbal teas and infusions and to create new development opportunities for wellbeing solutions and functional products, both in Italia and on international markets”, according to the company, which in 2025 recorded consolidated revenues of 257 million euros – up 5 per cent on the previous year – and an EBITDA of 46.7 million euros.
The acquisition forms part of a wider project dedicated to wellbeing, which also includes the opening of the Angelica Istituto Erboristico Experience Centre at Villa Angelica (in Ozzano Emilia, in the Bologna countryside), at the historic site where the Institute was founded in 1981. The centre offers guided tours, sensory journeys, workshops and experiences centred on medicinal plants, scientific research and the culture of natural wellbeing.
“Forty-five years ago, our father founded the L’Angelica Herbal Institute with a vision that was innovative at the time: to study nature using scientific methods to improve people’s wellbeing. Today, we want to put this heritage at the service of two other extraordinary brands, which are part of Italian history and traditions. Our aim is to bring the knowledge of nature ever closer to people, every day,” says Andrea Gualandi, Director at Coswell.
