STORY: Delice de France demerges from Aryzta

Bakery specialist Delice de France officially demerged from Aryzta Group (ARYZTA AG) this month following a management buyout.

Delice de France managing director Thierry Cacaly said: “This bold move represents an outstanding milestone in the company’s 35-year history. I am delighted to confirm our ongoing exclusive relationship with ARYZTA AG, which guarantees our customers the full range of products and services that they currently enjoy from Delice de France.”

He described the current leadership team as “passionate, focused and well-seasoned”, adding that there would be a “new look and feel customer-first strategy”.

In summary, he added: “As ARYZTA AG moves to realign its business towards a more bakery focused offering, it presented a fantastic opportunity for myself and my leadership team to return Delice de France to the renowned independent force within the food and beverage sector since 1984.”

He said the move would allow Delice de France to focus more on delivering “true innovation and quality” and grow as a business.

The new team has promised customers that it will reach out to them over the next few days and weeks to allow them to discuss any concerns or questions regarding the buyout.