Swiss cheese group Emmi is to deepen its relationship with Italian firm Ambrosi with a joint venture in France.
Emmi, which bought a 25% stake in Ambrosi last month, said the companies would merge their French operations and form Ambrosi Emmi France next year.
The Swiss firm said it hopes the venture would sell a “comprehensive, high-quality range of traditional Swiss and Italian cheeses” and boost the international growth of both businesses.
The joint venture would “considerably strengthen” Emmi and Ambrosi’s position in France, Emmi added.

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