Baronie, a manufacturer of branded products, private label products and third party branded chocolates headquarted in Belgium, is to expand into the UK market through the acquisition of Ashbury Chocolates. Ashbury’s chocolate confectionery is available in the UK market under the Needlers, Blue Bird and Batgers brands as well as through own-label products. The company produces goods including chocolate assortments, bars and traditional English toffees. Baronie said that the acquisition provided a …