La Compagnie des Desserts
Established: 2008
Country: France
Region: Ile-de-France
Investors: Argos Wityu
La Compagnie des Desserts is one of the leading European producers of frozen desserts and ice creams for the B2B channel (restaurants, cafés, hotels) and food service market.
+350
new jobs created
700
number of staff
+23,000
clients
Philippe Bonny and the LCDD team have done a remarkable job accelerating the group's already rapid growth by expanding its product range. They have shown a great capacity to adapt and rebound during and after the COVID-19 crisis.
Key achievements
Accelerating growth
LCDD successfully replicated its business model in the UK, Spain, Portugal and Belgium, established operations in Switzerland and the US, and expanded through three strategic acquisitions in the UK, Spain and France
The Company entered new food service segments such as leisure, takeaway and dark kitchens, and introduced vegan and environmentally responsible products
Acquisitions
Through a series of 3 acquisitions, the company has expanded its range of products : Destiny Foods - UK (2016) / Ice Natur - Espagne (2019) / Philippe Faur (2022)
Organisation
Smooth management transition and phase out of prior owners
Strengthened the organization (finance, R&D & marketing)
Improved sales department and increased profitability (pastry production plant)
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