May 1, 2026
East Coast Bakehouse has been acquired by Danish cake & biscuit experts Bisca – and together they are strengthening their international position.
We are delighted to announce that East Coast Bakehousewill join forces with the largest Danish Biscuit Manufacturer – Bisca, effective from 1st May. The deal will see East Coast Bakehouse become a stand alone subsidiary of Bisca’s larger international company, which has a market leading position across biscuits and cookies, as well as cake.
The deal enables both Bisca and East Coast Bakehouse to deliver the next phases of continued growth plans, strengthening the joint offerings to service business across Ireland, UK, and international markets. The deal brings significant new investment to fund and accelerate future growth.
All business and manufacturing at East Coast Bakehouse will continue at the state-of-the-art site based in Drogheda, and the company hopes to create new jobs as part of the joint growth plans.
“We are very pleased that the agreement has now been finalized, and we look forward to embarking on a new and exciting chapter for both Bisca and East Coast Bakehouse, continuing our joint efforts to deliver quality products within the cake, cookie and biscuit category,” says Kristian Walsøe, CEO at Bisca.
Bisca is Denmark’s leading cake and biscuit manufacturer, with a broad product portfolio and significant customer base across Northern Europe and owned by Danish private equity fund Erhvervsinvest. With the entry of this new partner, the financial and operational foundation is secured, and delivering a new and strengthened foundation for continued future growth.
East Coast Bakehouse’s strong product portfolio within cookies complements Bisca’s existing range and strengthens its overall position across markets and customer segments. Bisca is market leader in Denmark, has strong positions in the Nordics and growing positions across Northern Europe and North America.
“East Coast Bakehouse’s products are an excellent fit with our portfolio and complement what we already offer. They have a strong presence in Ireland and the UK, while we have a solid position in the Nordics and Northern Europe, creating a strong combined geographic footprint,” says Kristian Walsøe, continuing: “At the same time, they operate a modern and well-established production setup that we can build upon.”
“We are delighted to team up with Bisca, who were from the early stages identified as an ideal new strategic partner to help maintain and accelerate the exciting growth momentum behind East Coast Bakehouse. The deal will bring new opportunities and new volume to our business and our retail and supply partners.” David Carey, CCO at ECB
About East Coast Bakehouse
East Coast Bakehouse is a high growth biscuit manufacturer, with a state-of-the-art factory in Drogheda near Dublin. The company was founded in 2016 and manufactures under its own brand (The Bakehouse, The Home of Irish Biscuits), as well as own label and contract manufacturing business servicing major retailers across the UK & Ireland, as well as exporting to over 15 markets internationally. In March 2026, ECB was named in “The Financial Times Top 1000 Fastest Growing Businesses in Europe”. The range includes chocolate cookies, everyday biscuits, premium biscuits, and specialty products such as vegan and high-protein variants.
About Bisca
Bisca is a leading Danish manufacturer of cakes, cookies and biscuits with roots dating back to 1890. The company is home to well-known brands such as Karen Volf, Karen’s Bakery, All in one® and MØN. Since 1968, production has been based in Southern Denmark. In 1952, Bisca became the first bakery to be appointed purveyor to the Royal Danish Court and is today the market leader in Denmark. The company currently produces more than 12,000 tons annually and offers a wide range of cakes, cookies, biscuits, bars, and crispbread – always produced to the highest quality standards.
For further information, please contact:
Kristian Walsøe, CEO, Bisca
Telephone: +45 41 79 79 79
David Carey, CCO, East Coast Bakehouse
Telephone: +353 86 2717764
