Vandemoortele, Lotus Bakeries launch biscoff-filled croissants

USA – Vandemoortele USA, in collaboration with Lotus Bakeries, is introducing a new Biscoff-filled croissant to its line of high-end Banquet D’Or pastries.

The introduction combines Banquet D’Or’s famously flaky pastry with a creamy Biscoff filling and a garnish of crunchy Biscoff crumbs to create a modern take on the traditional French croissant.

The croissants, which are delivered frozen and ready to bake, are aimed at the North American foodservice industry and can be prepared in less than 30 minutes.

The brand’s current lineup of filled croissants, which includes Pistachio, Chocolate, Apricot, Strawberry, and Raspberry, is joined by the new flavor.

Vandemoortele is a family-run food group in Europe that creates and markets premium food products with an emphasis on sustainability.

Established in 1899 in Izegem, Belgium, Vandemoortele focuses in two areas: Plant-Based Food Solutions and Bakery Products.

The business, which has 4,094 regular and temporary employees, is well-known for producing high-quality and inventive goods.

With business offices in 12 European nations, two in the US, and one in Asia, the company’s headquarters are in Ghent, Belgium.

With 31 top-notch production facilities in Europe and one in the United States, Vandemoortele is close to important markets and exports to almost 70 nations globally.

Additionally, Vandemoortele released its annual results, showing that its net profit increased by €2 million (US$2.2) to €111 million (US$126M), while its turnover increased by €59 million (US$67) to €1.99 billion (US$2.2B).

After years of excessive cost inflation, Yvon Guerin, CEO of Vandemoortele, said the economy is “more stable and calmer.”

An agreement for Vandemoortele to purchase Délifrance was made in April with VIVESCIA, a prominent French cereal cooperative group. One of the leading producers of frozen baked goods in Europe, Délifrance was a fully-owned subsidiary of VIVESCIA Industries.

In February of this year, Vandemoortele purchased Lizzi, an Italian manufacturer and marketer of frozen baked goods from Forno d’Asolo.

Additionally, in June 2024, Vandemoortele purchased Dolciaria Acquaviva from the Acquaviva family and Apheon, a pan-European mid-market private equity business.

Vandemoortele’s standing as a major force in the Italian frozen bakery industry has been strengthened by these two acquisitions.

  Sign up to HERE receive our email newsletters with the latest news and insights from Africa and around the world, and follow us on our WhatsApp channel for updates.