Bolster Investment Partners has divested its stake in Market Food Group, now merged with bakeries Faber and Smithuis to enhance operational efficiencies and market presence.

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Bolster Investment Partners has sold its stake in Market Food Group, known for operating the bakery brands 't Stoepje and Le Perron. Market Food Group has now joined forces with bakeries Faber from Hoogeveen and Smithuis from Oldenzaal, continuing as a unified bakery group supported by a new shareholder base. This strategic collaboration aims to enhance its market presence and operational capabilities.

Acquired by Bolster in 2016, Market Food Group has compounded its significance as a purveyor of various bread and pastry products. This group not only caters to its own franchises but also extends its offerings to retail, food service, and export clients. With 115 franchisees, Market Food Group operates in over 600 markets across the Netherlands and maintains multiple fixed locations.

Industry Overview in the Netherlands

The bakery industry in the Netherlands has been undergoing significant transformation, driven by changing consumer preferences towards healthier and artisanal products. The demand for

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Bolster Investment Partners

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