Irish Gourmet Chocolate Company Gets Back on Track with Sweet Success on the Horizon

Danucci, the award winning Irish gourmet chocolate brand will be re-launched this summer following its acquisition by Australian private investment company, Helsinki Capital Corporation Pty Ltd. The new operating entity, Ferdia Fine Foods, will be based in Ardee, Co. Louth and will benefit from significant investment in a new state of the art production facility, a significant research and development programme, two new brands and a completely revamped product range. The relaunch of the luxury Danucci brand is the first of a series of high potential product launches already in the pipeline. “We are very excited by this opportunity and believe that the potential for all our brands is outstanding. We believe that we have the right team, resources and enthusiasm and most importantly the right product to become a major player in the gourmet chocolate market both in Ireland and overseas”, said Helsinki Capital Corporation Director Noel Kerr, who was born and raised in Co. Louth.

The Danucci brand of chocolates had achieved considerable success and acclaim and was stocked in specialty stores including Harrods in London along with leading specialtystores throughout Ireland. Danucci Limited, the previous owner of the Danucci brand, went into liquidation last September following an unsuccessful period of examinership that was brought about by losses resulting from the collapse of its UK distributor and other factors. The new owners have retained the original company founders Mark and Michelle Lowth, who will remain with the business they started in 2005.
During the due diligence process, Helsinki were very impressed with the dedication and skills of Mark & Michelle.

Michelle is a highly talented Chocolatierwho trained in the art of making luxury chocolates in Belgium, the UK and France. Mark will continue as General Manager, looking after the day-to-day operations of the business. Helsinki Capital Corporation (HCC) is based in Brisbane, Australia and is owned by directors Noel Kerr, Michael Dart and Joe Strong. HCC is an active, hands-on owner/investment business that acquires or invests in small to medium sized enterprises that have a strong underlying business model, a reputable and identifiable brand with strong domestic and international growth prospects and key management who are proactive, entrepreneurial and hungry to succeed.

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