"Darko is a valuable acquisition for us, having well known brands and a well-established position in the market," said Marc Desenfans, Unilever South Central Europe's chairman. "We will use the strength of the current business and Unilever's global leadership in this category to further consolidate our position in the Balkan region," he added. The acquisition will include Darko's ice cream brands such as Eskimo, Casablanca, Weekend, Magic Ice, Free, Belinda, Alaska, and Milka as well as the firm's distribution network and production unit. Unilever did not reveal the value of the acquisition.