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Senoble acquires Gemerska Mliekaren

French desserts and dairy company Senoble acquires Slovak dairy producer Gemerska Mliekaren.

Gemerska Mliekaren (www.gemermlieko.sk)
The Company employs around 85 people and expects to achieve a turnover of € 23 million in 2007. Consolidated turnover is expected to reach € 50 million in 2008.

Senoble Group (www.senoble.com)
25% of Senoble Group are owned by 3i. 3i acquired the 25% stake in Senoble from the owner Marc Senoble in 2004. Senoble is the third largest manufacturer behind Groupe Danone S.A. and Lactalis Nestle Produits Frais S.A.