Zetar acquires Lir luxury chocolates

UK confectionery company Zetar has announced the acquisition of Lir Chocolates in Ireland. A company s spokesperson said that the latest acquisition will enhance the group s position in the luxury indulgent sector of the chocolate market, as Lir specialises in premium chocolate boxes, truffles and caramels.
Zetar announced its interest in acquiring new operations in October, after successful trading boosted net sales for the first sixth months of the year up 24%, up to £47m from £38m in 2006.