Sammontana Italia Expands into North America with La Rocca Creative Cakes Acquisition

Sammontana Italia, through its new subsidiary Sammontana North America, has strategically acquired La Rocca Creative Cakes, a Canadian dessert company. This acquisition represents a significant step in Sammontana Italia's strategy to pursue growth and international expansion, particularly in the North American market where the company aims to enhance its portfolio with premium desserts. La Rocca, founded by the Givens family in Toronto, operates in the bakery sector and is a notable player in the premium dessert market in Canada and the U.S. The acquisition complements the existing presence of Sammontana Italia's Bindi brand in North America, emphasizing sales in retail in-store bakery channels, and is expected to bolster the company’s competitive edge in the region. The deal, expected to close in March 2025, underscores Sammontana Italia’s commitment to integrating high-quality, Italian-inspired pastry products into its offerings. La Rocca's leadership, under CEO Michael Givens, remains in place, promising continuity and future growth.