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Nestlé Chile announced on Wednesday the purchase of La Fête Chocolat, a Chilean company dedicated to the production of super premium chocolates.
It is a company that It has more than 400 employees between the factory and the office, as well as more than 40 points of sale throughout the country and an online store. The decision of the new owners is to maintain the administration of La Fête. The next step is to make the corresponding notifications to the respective authorities. The amounts involved were not disclosed.
“This investment allows Nestlé to strengthen its presence in the category of fine chocolates that seek to offer top-quality products, and that they mean a complete experience around chocolate for the consumer ”said Laurent Freixe, Nestlé CEO for the Americas, through a statement.
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Meanwhile, Leo Leiman, CEO of Nestlé Chile added that the acquisition “confirms our commitment to enhance the offer of high-quality products in different categories and markets. In addition, it represents a great opportunity for the company to enter a market that is growing rapidly and where we have not yet participated, which allows us to strengthen our leadership in the world of food. “
Jorge McKay, founding partner of La Fête Chocolat, complemented by ensuring that the acquisition is a sign of the growth they have had, and also highlighted the potential for development and expansion that an acquisition like this means for a Chilean company.
