Emmi Expands Dessert Portfolio with Acquisition of The English Cheesecake Company

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

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

The brand’s retail-focused footprint strategically complements Emmi’s existing UK desserts presence through Mademoiselle Desserts Group, which has a stronger focus on foodservice.

Didier Boudy, EVP at Emmi Desserts, said:

"The bolt-on acquisition increases our presence in the fast-growing premium cheesecakes segment and contributes to the global indulgence megatrend. 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 demand for indulgent, restaurant-quality desserts rising worldwide, Emmi’s acquisition positions the group to capitalise on a category with strong long-term growth potential.

Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.