Emmi buys The English Cheesecake Company

Swiss dairy major Emmi is acquiring The English Cheesecake Company, a UK-based producer of "premium" desserts. Emmi said the “bolt-on” acquisition is intended to “strengthen” its desserts portfolio and its position as “category captain” in the wake of a deal last year for Mademoiselle Desserts in France. Founded in 2000 as a family business, The English Cheesecake Company makes cheesecakes based on traditional British recipes. Its range spans classic varieties, vegan and frozen products, as well as snack ...