Dawn Food Products has reached an agreement to acquire the Unifine Food and Bake Ingredients business of Royal Cosun, Breda, The Netherlands.

Unifine operates seven manufacturing plants in Europe and is a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of value-added pastry ingredients. The seven plants as well as 10 sales offices in Europe are included in the transaction, as are the brands of Sucrea, Fruibel, Caullet and Dethmers.

Unifine's baking products include chocolate, compounds, custard and crèmes, decoration, flavors and colorings, fonds, fruit fillings, gelling agents, pastry/baking mixes and savory products. Unifine also makes products for ice cream makers and food service operators.

Unifine represents an excellent strategic fit for Dawn, which has grown into a major international supplier of bakery products, said Carrie Jones-Barber, chief executive officer of Dawn Foods.

"The deep commitment to customer service and product quality that Dawn and Unifine share will help ensure the continued success of both organizations," she said.