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Swiss dairy giant Emmi Group has strengthened its foothold in the premium dessert segment with its acquisition of The English Cheesecake Company.

Founded in 2000 as a family business, The English Cheesecake Company focuses on artisanal quality and modern flavour profiles rooted in classic British recipes. The company generated approximately £23 million in sales in its most recent financial year, and today supplies major UK retailers and foodservice operators with a range that spans classic, vegan and frozen cheesecakes, as well as portable snack formats.

The brand's retail-focused footprint offers a strategic complement to Emmi’s existing UK desserts presence through the Mademoiselle Desserts Group, which has more of a presence in foodservice.

“The bolt-on acquisition increases our presence in the fast-growing premium cheesecakes segment and contributes to the global indulgence megatrend,” said Didier Boudy, EVP at Emmi Desserts. “This represents a further step towards advancing our strong market position in the global premium desserts market and creating synergies within our portfolio.”

With consumer appetite for indulgent, restaurant-quality desserts continuing to rise worldwide, Emmi’s latest acquisition positions the group to capitalise on a category with strong long-term growth potential.

The financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.