Lucerne, 26 Oct. - Emmi will acquire the Brussels-based Belgian company Haerten & Interimex S.A. as of 01 January 2008. The trading company was founded in 1870 and specialises in cheese distribution in Belgium and Luxembourg. The acquisition will strengthen Emmi's market position in Belgium and Luxembourg.
Emmi has had a presence in the Belgian and Luxembourg market for a number of years with its cheese and fresh products. Haerten & Interimex has been a customer of Emmi for many years. The acquisition of the well-established trading company will strengthen Emmi's local expertise and market position in Belgium and Luxembourg. This new Emmi subsidiary will distribute Emmi's entire product range in Belgium and Luxembourg from the beginning of 2008. Haerten was founded in 1870 as a trading company for quality products, and specialises in cheese, fondue and other specialities for the retail trade.
Haerten & Interimex S.A employs six people and will continue to be managed by the current Managing Director, Marc Clarys.