Valeo Foods, the Irish food firm, has announced the acquisition of IDC Holding, an independent producer of wafers, biscuits, and confectionery in Central and Eastern Europe, for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition is said to include the CandyPlus operation in the Czech Republic, the Balconi business in Italy, and the Schluckwerder business in Germany, which together employ around 1,150 staff. The company’s 2023 net sales were nearly €200 million. Commenting …