The (Northern) Irish dairy cooperative Lakeland Dairies has completed the acquisition of Belgian-based butterfat business De Brandt Dairy International NV. The acquisition allows Lakeland Dairies to significantly grow its operational capability in the premium Texturised Butter market. Texturised butter brings a technical solution to specialist requirements in the catering and baking industries. It facilitates the preparation of pastries, improves the expansion of layers during baking and enhances taste and quality in final consumer and foodservice products. The De Brandt business comprises of texturised butter in addition to conventional butter fats, all of which will now be serviced by Lakeland Dairies.