The deal, worth an undiclosed sum, was closed in early April, but announced Wednesday by the two firms.

”It is thought that Emborg Foods A/S’s opportunities for development and growth will be better with an owner whose core area, like Emborg Foods’, is trade and distribution of a wide selection of foods all over the world, which is not the case with Danish Crown”, said managing director Torben Skou, chairman of Emborg Foods A/S in a release. ”In a number of areas, Emborg Foods A/S has acted as a sales channel for the Danish Crown group.