The LDC group made the announcement in May 2024. According to AFP, the poultry giant based in Sablé-sur-Sarthe (Sarthe), already known for its brands such as Le Gaulois and Marie, confirmed Friday October 25 2024 the signing of the acquisition project “100% of the capital of the Pierre Martinet group”one of the market leaders in catering salads and the number one tabbouleh maker in France. The completion of this operation remains subject to prior authorization from the Competition Authority.
“Strengthen your presence” in the catering department
With the acquisition of Pierre Martinet, LDC achieves a big blow. The Pierre Martinet group, created in 1968, employs more than 700 people. It includes the brands La Belle Henriette (seafood salads) and Maison Randy (charcuterie products and savory pastries), with a turnover of nearly 230 million euros in 2023.
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Thanks to this acquisition, LDC hopes “strengthen its presence” in the catering section, alongside ready-made meals from the Marie brand, he said in a press release.
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