Context

LSDH has acquired 100% of Biscuiterie de Chambord following the retirement of the target company’s longtime director. The strategic rationale for the transaction is the continued diversification of LSDH’s portfolio into the artisanal and premium biscuit segment, a move that aligns with the group's long-term strategy of regional expansion. By integrating the biscuit maker, LSDH aims to leverage industrial and commercial synergies to consolidate and accelerate the development of the Chambord brand. The acquisition allows LSDH to tap into the high-margin "gastronomic products" niche while supporting local skills and production in its home region of Centre-Val de Loire. This deal follows LSDH’s recent large-scale acquisition of Bonduelle’s packaged-salad business, further demonstrating the group’s ambition to become a multi-category leader in the French food industry.

Target

Founded in 1978, Biscuiterie de Chambord is an artisanal producer of premium sweet and savory baked goods. The company’s business model is rooted in regional gastronomic expertise, operating two production workshops and an extensive retail network of points of sale within the Centre-Val de Loire region. Its value proposition centers on high-quality, local craftsmanship, offering a range of products that includes goat’s cheese bites, chocolate petit fours, and other regional specialty biscuits. With a significant production facility and a dedicated workforce focused on traditional skills, the organization serves as a key player in the regional food heritage market, distributing its products through both direct-to-consumer retail channels and specialized gastronomic lines.