The Crespel & Deiters Group, a leading producer of wheat- based solutions, has completed the integration of Extruded Cereal Products B.V. into its portfolio as of 1 January 2022 ECP, with a production site in Helmond/Netherlands, is an international pioneer in the extrusion of cereal and protein products for breakfast cereals, sports nutrition, bakery and convenience products. 

Having successfully collaborated since 2007, the two entities formed a joint venture in 2014 and, at the beginning of 2020, Crespel & Deiters acquired a 100% shareholding of ECP. From now on, the distribution of the extrudates produced by ECP — derived from wheat, maize, rice, milk protein and quinoa — will be transferred to Loryma’s portfolio. Loryma is the food specialist within the Crespel & Deiters Group and develops innovative concepts that optimise meat and meat alternatives, baked goods, confectionery and convenience products. 

With the integration of the extrusion specialist, the Crespel & Deiters Group is expanding its range of plant-based alternatives for the food industry, ensuring maximum product quality as well as delivery and process reliability. Gustav Deiters, Managing Partner of the Crespel & Deiters Group, notes: “The integration of Extruded Cereal Products B. V. into our corporate structure is an investment in a future in which vegetable protein sources will play a key role.”