Le Duff Group Announces The Acquisition Of Lecoq Cuisine Corporation

Jul 21, 2022•about 3 years ago

Acquiring Company

Groupe Le Duff

Acquired Company

Lecoq Cuisine Corporation

Consumer Goods

Description

Groupe Le Duff ("Le Duff" or the "Group") and its subsidiary Bridor, today announce the acquisition of Lecoq Cuisine Corporation ("Lecoq Cuisine"), a leader in North America in the production of specialty Viennese and French-style pastries. This new acquisition emphasizes the focus of Le Duff on accelerating the growth of Bridor, a leader in the market for premium frozen bakery and pastries, present in more than 100 countries and on 5 continents.

Company Information

Company

Groupe Le Duff

Location

Avenue Du Canada

About

World leader in the bakery-pastry, café bakery and pizza-pasta sector, LE DUFF Group is present in more than 100 countries and on 5 continents. The Groupe LE DUFF was founded in 1976 by Louis Le Duff. The Group has owed its success to its restaurant chains (Brioche Dorée, Del Arte, Fournil de Pierre, La Madeleine [United States], Kamps [Germany], etc.), as well as to Bridor, which manufactures premium quality bakery and pastry products for some of the world's most prestigious restaurant and hotel chains; and to Frial and Cité Gourmande, which manufacture vegetables and regional-style ready meals. LE DUFF Group works with top chefs in bakery and catering, as well as institutions and nutrition experts, to develop healthy recipes (gluten-free, with fibre, organic ranges etc.). LE DUFF Group has built its success on giving priority to high-quality, healthy dishes. Each year, the Group LE DUFF opens new establishments and recruits many talented people in France and around the world. Its turnover will stand at 2.50 billion euros in 2022.

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