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Yorkshire, UK-based food group Regal Food Products Group has acquired artisan cheesecake maker Love Cheesecakes, bolstering the company's presence in the chilled desserts sector.

Based in Lancaster, Love Cheesecakes specialises in handcrafting over 100 premium cheesecake varieties for the wholesale, foodservice and hospitality markets. The bakery also sells directly to consumers through event catering, festivals and ecommerce platforms.

"The acquisition of Love Cheesecakes will further strengthen our chilled desserts portfolio, allowing us to give customers a solid offer across all ranges and price points," said Younis Chaudhry, CEO of Regal Food Products Group.

With a catalogue of over 100 products, Chaudhry said there will be ample opportunities for new product developments, enabling the company to bring "a whole new range of exciting flavours and combinations to customers old and new".

The deal marks the latest strategic move by Regal to grow its desserts business, following the acquisitions of Just Desserts Yorkshire in 2022 and Love Handmade Cakes more recently.

"This acquisition marks an exciting new chapter for Love Cheesecakes, promising tremendous growth and innovation," said James Asquith, the bakery's founder.

He added: "I am confident that Regal Food Products Group's expertise and resources will take the bakery to new heights, reaching even more customers and continuing to deliver the quality and values we as a business stand for".

The acquisition was advised by law firm Mills & Reeve LLP.

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