What Emmi Desserts does

Emmi Desserts is the global premium frozen desserts business of Swiss dairy group Emmi Group (SIX: EMMN), unified under a single master brand in March 2026. The company manufactures and distributes premium desserts across six product segments — cakes, pastries and dough-based desserts, cream-based desserts, assembly products, crust-based bakes, and ice cream and drinkable sorbets — and operates 20 production sites across France, Italy, Belgium, Netherlands, the UK, and the United States, serving retail and foodservice customers in over 65 countries with a workforce of approximately 3,600.

The business is a roll-up of heritage dessert brands acquired over 15 years, including A-27/Bontà Divina, Rachelli, Italian Fresh Foods, Pasticceria Quadrifoglio, Indulge Desserts (rebranded Emmi Desserts USA), Empire Desserts, Love & Quiches, Mademoiselle Desserts, and The English Cheesecake Company. These brands are retained as distinct sub-brands (Moi, Oh Oui!, Cake Club, Sorbissimo, POZZ', etc.) with local craft and product autonomy, while Emmi Desserts provides the unified platform, production infrastructure, and commercial reach. All sites are IFS and/or BRC certified, several hold ISO 45001, and the group has SBTi-validated emissions targets; Mademoiselle Desserts and The English Cheesecake Company are B Corp certified. AI is applied to consumer insight analysis and flavor trend identification (e.g., the Blackberry & Mascarpone Cake development), but the capability is limited to the marketing/R&D layer.

Emmi Desserts generates revenue through B2B sales of branded and private-label premium frozen desserts under two segments: retail (supermarket chains and food retailers) and foodservice (restaurants, hotels, catering companies). Pricing is bespoke and quote-based with no public disclosure. Go-to-market is sales-led and event-driven, anchored by participation in major industry trade shows (SIGEP, Snack Show, TuttoFood, PLMA) and direct enterprise relationships. The US foodservice footprint is run through Emmi Desserts USA in the New York area, combining five premium specialists. Distribution is via direct sales for foodservice and channel/reseller for retail, with regional contact offices directing customers to country-level commercial teams across the six operating geographies.

Name

Emmi Desserts

Legal name

Indulgent Moments SAS

Website

https://emmidesserts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2026

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Emmi Desserts is the global premium frozen desserts arm of Swiss dairy group Emmi, manufacturing and distributing cakes, pastries, cheesecakes, tiramisu, and sorbets to retail chains and foodservice operators in 65+ countries via 20 production sites and 12+ heritage brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Frozen Desserts Manufacturing

NAICS

Frozen Cakes, Pies, and Other Pastries Manufacturing (311813), Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing (311520), Frozen Specialty Food Manufacturing (311412)

SIC

Bakery Products (2050), Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (2024), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Ice Cream Cakes & Frozen Dessert Bakery Manufacturing (AFAHAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ice Cream & Refrigerated Desserts (CRADACAE), Pastry, Cakes & Desserts Wholesale (AFAIAFAB), Reduced-Fat/Low-Fat/No-Sugar-Added Frozen Dairy Desserts Manufacturing (AFAHAEAJ)

Keywords

• Frozen desserts manufacturing
• Premium pastry production
• Gourmet dessert foodservice
• Retail bakery products
• Artisanal frozen cakes

Headquarters

HQ city

Kenilworth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Retail Dessert Products: Premium desserts sold through retail channels including major supermarket chains and food retailers across 65+ countries. Products include cakes, pastries, cheesecakes, tiramisu, lava cakes, mini-beignets, and other fine pastries.
2. Foodservice Dessert Products: Premium frozen desserts sold to foodservice operators including restaurants, hotels, and catering companies. The company serves the US Foodservice sector through Emmi Desserts USA (formerly Indulge Desserts) which united five premium gourmet dessert specialists.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Emmi Desserts manufactures and distributes premium frozen gourmet desserts, including cakes, pastries, cheesecakes, tiramisu, lava cakes, mini-beignets, and drinkable sorbets. The company serves global retail chains and foodservice operators through 20 production sites across six countries, unifying multiple heritage dessert brands under a single portfolio.

Product overview

Emmi Desserts is a global desserts company unifying leading dessert businesses across Europe and the United States under one portfolio. The company operates across six product segments: Cakes (layer cakes, lava cakes, ethnic desserts), Pastries & Dough-based Desserts (Mini-Beignets, Millefeuilles), Cream-based Desserts (tiramisu, profiteroles), Assembly Products (choux pastry, tart shells), Crust-based Bakes (cheesecakes, tarts), and Ice Cream & Drinkable Sorbets (including Sorbissimo drinkable sorbet). The portfolio includes sub-brands spanning multiple geographies: Italian heritage brands (A-27/Bontà Divina, Pasticceria Quadrifoglio, Rachelli organic desserts), UK brands (The Handmade Cake Company, The English Cheesecake Company, Cake Club, Moi), French brands (Mademoiselle Desserts, Oh Oui! reduced-sugar pastries, POZZ'), and US brands (Emmi Desserts USA/Indulge Desserts, Empire Desserts, Love & Quiches). With 20 production sites across six countries and approximately 3,600 employees, the company serves retail and foodservice customers in over 65 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Handmade Cake Company: UK-based brand dedicated to creating high-quality, made-from-scratch cakes and traybakes using traditional baking methods.
• The English Cheesecake Company
• Rachelli
• Moi
• Oh Oui!
• Pasticceria Quadrifoglio
• Sorbissimo
• Cake Club
• Bontà Divina
• Empire Desserts
• Love & Quiches
• POZZ'

Products and services

• Cakes Layer cakes, pound cakes, traybakes, fudge cakes, entremets, cheesecakes, roulades, cannoli, molten/lava cakes, and ethnic creations like Hispanic tres leches and seasonal European bûches and galettes, sold to retail chains and foodservice operators.
• Pastries & Dough-based Desserts Mini-Beignets, filled pastries such as Tropeziennes, and Millefeuilles featuring expertise in lamination and fermentation for pastry professionals and retailers.
• Cream-based Desserts Italian classics including authentic tiramisu, profiteroles, and panna cotta crafted with premium dairy for retail and foodservice customers.
• Assembly Products Professional-grade foundations for culinary creativity including choux pastry, tart shells, and Genoese sheets designed for chefs and retailers.
• Crust-based Bakes Cheesecakes, shortcakes, and tarts using signature biscuit recipes as foundations for indulgent toppings, targeting both retail and foodservice markets.
• Ice Cream & Drinkable Sorbets Premium ice creams and Sorbissimo 'sorbetto da bere' (drinkable sorbet) that is dairy-free and ready to serve, distributed to retail and foodservice customers.
• The Handmade Cake Company UK sub-brand producing high-quality made-from-scratch cakes and traybakes using traditional baking methods for retail and foodservice customers.
• The English Cheesecake Company UK retail-focused sub-brand offering cheesecakes with bold flavors and premium quality, featuring iconic twin packs and unbaked recipes; B Corp certified.
• Rachelli Italian sub-brand producing organic and biodynamic desserts and ice creams including classic Tiramisu and refreshing sorbets for retail and foodservice.
• Mademoiselle Desserts European sub-brand and leading manufacturer of premium frozen pastries with operations across France, the UK, and the Netherlands serving retail and foodservice customers.
• Moi by Mademoiselle Desserts Sub-brand offering personal, playful, and portable individual desserts designed for moments of indulgence.
• Oh Oui! Better-for-you pastry line offering desserts with low glycemic index and reduced sugar without compromising on taste.
• Pasticceria Quadrifoglio Northern Italian patisserie sub-brand mastering traditional desserts like Tiramisu and Profiteroles, blending artisanal heritage with modern innovation.
• Sorbissimo The original Italian 'sorbetto da bere' (drinkable sorbet) reinventing how sorbet is enjoyed as a palate cleanser or light dessert.
• Cake Club UK sub-brand focused on trend-setting cake recipes and eye-catching designs for modern consumers.
• Bontà Divina Italian sub-brand offering elegant chilled desserts with premium ingredients and refined recipes for retail and private label customers.
• Empire Desserts American-style premium frozen desserts for foodservice and retail since 1973, spanning global specialties from cakes and cheesecakes to grab-and-go and gluten-free options.
• Love & Quiches Handmade quiches inspired by French culinary heritage, bringing authentic taste to American tables with rich textures and elegant flavors.
• POZZ' French retail-ready pastries combining quality recipes with playful spirit, designed for modern lifestyles.
• Emmi Desserts USA US operation uniting five premium gourmet dessert specialists from the New York area, offering a comprehensive range of American and international desserts to the US Foodservice sector.
• A-27 (Emmi Dessert Italia) Italian dessert company specializing in classics like Tiramisu, Panna Cotta, and Profiteroles, and home of the Bontà Divina brand for retail and private labels.
• Dubai-style Cocoa Muffin with Pistachio Award-winning product featuring rich, soft cocoa dough with a melting pistachio heart, launched by Emmi Desserts at Snack Show 2026 in Paris in the Hybrides and American Inspiration category.

Quantifiable outcome

• Won Snacking d'Or 2026 in the 'Hybrides and American Inspiration' category at Snack Show 2026 in Paris with Dubai-style Cocoa Muffin filled with Pistachio
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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AI capability2 records

Feature2 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hill & Valley: Hill & Valley is a US-based manufacturer of premium frozen baked goods, cookies and desserts for retail and foodservice, with private-label and branded capabilities. It is a direct peer to Emmi Desserts USA in frozen premium desserts supplied to retail and foodservice.
• Froneri: Froneri is a Nestlé/R&R Ice Cream joint venture focused on ice cream and frozen desserts for retail and out-of-home, with premium brands such as Mövenpick, Cadbury and Nestlé Ice Cream. It is a direct peer in the premium and branded frozen desserts category that Emmi Desserts targets.
• Aryzta: Aryzta is a Swiss-headquartered B2B bakery business producing frozen and ambient baked goods for retail and foodservice customers across Europe, North America, Asia and Australia. It is the closest direct comparable to Emmi Desserts in terms of B2B frozen bakery portfolio, geographic spread and customer mix.
• Dawn Foods: Dawn Foods is a global B2B manufacturer and supplier of bakery ingredients and finished bakery products, including frozen desserts and cakes, for retail and foodservice. It is highly comparable to Emmi Desserts in serving artisan-quality bakery and frozen dessert needs of B2B customers across multiple regions.

Broad incumbents

• Kellanova: Kellanova (formerly Kellogg's) is a global packaged food company with significant frozen and snack businesses, including Eggo frozen waffles and desserts. It is a broad incumbent competing with Emmi Desserts in retail frozen categories across North America and Europe.
• General Mills: General Mills owns Häagen-Dazs and Pillsbury, two of the largest frozen desserts and baked-goods brands globally, sold through retail and foodservice. It is a broad incumbent in the same category as Emmi Desserts, with overlapping customers but a much larger and more diversified portfolio.
• Grupo Bimbo: Grupo Bimbo is the world's largest bakery company, with extensive frozen and ambient baked goods operations serving retail and foodservice globally. It is a broad incumbent comparable to Emmi Desserts in B2B bakery scale, geographic reach and customer mix, though with a much broader portfolio.
• Nestlé: Nestlé is the world's largest ice cream and frozen dessert company, with premium brands (Häagen-Dazs, Mövenpick, Exquisa) and a global retail and foodservice presence. It competes with Emmi Desserts in premium frozen desserts and bakery adjacencies, but operates at much larger scale and with a broader category portfolio.
• McCain Foods: McCain Foods is a global leader in frozen prepared foods, including frozen desserts and bakery adjacencies, serving retail and foodservice customers. It overlaps with Emmi Desserts in frozen category manufacturing scale and B2B foodservice reach, though its core is potato-based.
• Conagra Brands: Conagra Brands is a major North American packaged food company with significant frozen desserts and meals businesses (e.g., Marie Callender's, Healthy Choice). It competes with Emmi Desserts' US operations in retail frozen desserts and shares foodservice distribution channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

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M&A

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