A rapidly expanding industrial division to meet global demand
Groupe LE DUFF has made the development of its industrial division—comprising BRIDOR (premium bakery and viennoiserie) and GOURMING (rustic-style vegetables and ready meals)—a major strategic priority. To meet the strong global demand for high-quality, healthy, and authentic products, the Group highlights several key acquisitions made between 2022 and 2024:
- FRIAL (Normandy, France): Aiming to strengthen its presence in the premium frozen vegetables & ready meals segment, Groupe LE DUFF announced the acquisition of FRIAL in 2022.
- LECOQ CUISINE (United States): In July 2022, the Group acquired LECOQ Cuisine, one of North America’s leading companies in the bakery, viennoiserie, and pastry segment.
- PANIDOR (Portugal): The acquisition of LECOQ Cuisine was followed in September 2022 by that of PANIDOR, a Portuguese family business specializing in traditional frozen bakery and pastry products. This acquisition enabled supply to Southern Europe, the Mediterranean, Africa, and South America via the port of Lisbon.
- PANDRIKS (Germany, Netherlands): Lastly, in April 2024, the Group announced the acquisition of PANDRIKS, a producer of organic, artisan-style bakery products, allowing it to meet growing demand across Europe.
2025: a year of strategic investments and targeted acquisitions for BRIDOR
This year, Groupe LE DUFF continues its growth momentum with major announcements:
- In France: On Wednesday, April 23, the Group announced a strategic €100 million investment in Normandy, creating 150 jobs over time. Supported by the Normandy Region and the Pays de Falaise, this project involves converting the Falaise site, operated by FRIAL, into a new BRIDOR production facility. This transformation comes amid strong growth for BRIDOR products, symbols of French craftsmanship and excellence. It also aligns with FRIAL’s ongoing development from its other two sites in Bayeux.
- In the United States: In addition to the new production site opening in Salt Lake City in early 2026, the Group announced the opening of a second facility in Dallas (2027), which will serve the South American market and strengthen the Group’s presence across the U.S. At the same time, BRIDOR’s current production site near Philadelphia (Vineland) is doubling its production capacity.
- In Australia & New Zealand: This month, the Group announced that LAURENT BAKERY, a key reference in bakery and viennoiserie, has joined BRIDOR, significantly boosting its presence in the Asia-Pacific region.
An ambitious recruitment plan to support growth and double the industrial division by 2030
This expansion is accompanied by a vast global recruitment and training plan. Opportunities are available in all fields—from production to sales, including R&D and marketing.
“We firmly believe that the quality of our products, our passion for the craft, and the development of our people are the keys to our long-term success,” says Louis Le Duff, Founder and Chairman of Groupe LE DUFF.
“BRIDOR continues its development strategy and strengthens its leading positions in key markets such as North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. These investments reflect our commitment to continuous innovation to meet the expectations of our customers worldwide,” says Philippe Morin, Global CEO of BRIDOR.
Groupe LE DUFF’s industrial division doubles every 4 years. With these new production capacities, the Group aims to double again by 2030.
This ambitious target reflects the Group’s confidence in its growth potential and its ability to innovate and adapt to market trends.
