# MAF RODA Group acquires Strauss to expand in horticultural automation

MAF RODA Group, a leader in fruit and vegetable sorting and packaging solutions, acquired Strauss, a German company specializing in asparagus processing and automation, formalized at the end of 2024.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2024-12-31
- Where: Germany
- Status: completed
- Products: asparagus processing and automation equipment
- Sectors: [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md), [Food Processing Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/food-processing-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Strauss](https://endata.com/companies/28207.md) (target)
- [MAF RODA Group](https://endata.com/companies/83577.md) (acquirer)

## Sources

- [fruittoday.com](https://fruittoday.com/en/maf-roda-group-strengthens-its-global-positioning-with-the-acquisition-of-strauss/), 2025-03-18: "The acquisition, which was formalized at the end of 2024, allows MAF RODA to expand its presence in the asparagus sector."

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