De Pardieu Brocas Maffei has advised the Haudecoeur Group, supported by Apheon, on its acquisition of the Cepasco group.

Cepasco is a specialist in spices and herbs with a presence in France and Belgium.

Founded in 1932, the Haudecoeur Group is a key player in the import, manufacture and distribution of grocery products targeted to the North African, African, Asian and Caribbean populations. The Group selects, processes and/or manufactures in some sixty countries the best references in rice, dried pulses, dried fruits, spices, cereals, sauces, pastillas, sweets, tea, etc. These products are then distributed through specialized networks and supermarket chains.