CSM Acquires Harden Fine Foods in UK

Harden Fine Foods operates production facilities in Bradford, Yorkshire (UK), and has 210 employees. The company has enjoyed strong growth over the last few years and sales now amount to £11 million.

15/04/08 CSM has reached agreement on the acquisition of Harden Fine Foods, based in the UK for £ 6.4 million.

Harden Fine Foods is a successful and leading supplier of mini-bite flapjacks, brownies, and cakes to in-store bakeries in supermarkets, as well as out-of-home market segments. Harden Fine Foods operates production facilities in Bradford, Yorkshire (UK), and has 210 employees. The company has enjoyed strong growth over the last few years and sales now amount to £11 million. The management team will be staying with the company.

Gerard Hoetmer, CEO of CSM said: "The acquisition of Harden Fine Foods, along with the acquisition of Kate's Cakes in the UK last year, enforces CSM's position in the sweet treats and American style bakery products in Europe."