BERN: Aryzta, the Swiss-based company, with Irishman Owen Killian at the helm, has bought La Rousse Foods, a premium foodservice provider in Ireland for an undisclosed amount.
The deal is subject to approval by the Competition and Consumer Protection Authority and it will allow both businesses to grow premium foodservice offering locally and internationally, Aryzta says. Established by chefs, for chefs, La Rousse Foods is a company with more than 1,300 customers in Ireland and it currently works with 168 local suppliers.
The acquisition reaffirms the company’s deepening commitment to the Irish market and its support of Irish producers and suppliers. Marc Amand, co-founder of La Rousse Foods, said that the deal is a positive step forward in growing and expanding its current business.