06/03/2017 | International
Cemoi Group announces acquisition of Chris Candies
The Cemoi Group has announced the acquisition of the Chris Candies company in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. Founded in 1940 by George Christ, Chris Candies, Inc. was owned to date by private investors.
Recognized as the specialist in molded chocolate, Chris Candies manufactures an offering of year-round and seasonal chocolates for premium markets. Aligned with trends of healthy eating, Chris Candies is specialized in organic, fair-trade and low-sugar chocolates. To meet market standards, Chris Candies has many key certifications, including Kosher, Organic, Gluten Free, certified GMO free, Fairtrade, and Vegan. Patrick Poirrier, CEO of Cemoi, explained: “Today we have some growth opportunities. This company came about through the fusion of others over recent years. So of course we will look at opportunities, but mainly focused at dark chocolate, quality and emerging markets, where we can also increase our market share. We are a 100% family owned company, so of course we think this model is quite stable and want to develop it.”