UK: Saputo to sell UK dairy operations to Lactalis
Saputo, the Canada-based dairy processor, has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Dairy Division (UK) to Lactalis for an enterprise value of approximately £988 million ($1.28 billion). The transaction includes five manufacturing facilities and local brands, including Cathedral City, Wensleydale, Davidstow, Clover and Country Life. Over the last four quarters, the UK unit […]
France: Lactalis to acquire Triballat
Lactalis, the French dairy business is in exclusive negotiations to acquire Triballat a France-based family-owned producer of protected designation of origin (PDO) cheeses. Founded in 1901 and based in Rians Triballat operates 17 production facilities including 14 in France, one in Spain and two in the US, employing 1,600 people. Specialising in goat’s cheese, faisselles […]
Canada: Lactalis Canada to acquire Agropur’s fine cheese business
Lactalis Canada, the Canadian dairy leader, has reached a definitive agreement with Agropur to acquire the assets of its fine cheese division. Under the terms of the agreement, Lactalis Canada will acquire Agropur’s fine cheese import activities, two production facilities in Oka and Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, and renowned brands including OKA, Monsieur Gustav and L’Extra. The […]
Germany: Lactalis invests in quark production at Neuburg facility
Lactalis, the French dairy giant, is investing approximately €50 million ($57 million) to expand production capacity at its Neuburg dairy facility in Bavaria, Germany. The expansion project at the Neuburger Milchwerke site involves the construction of a new single-storey production building spanning approximately 5.5 hectares. Scheduled to begin operations in August or September, the new […]
UK: Lactalis acquires Protein Works
Lactalis, the French family business and world’s leading dairy company, has finalised the acquisition of Protein Works, a UK-based company specialising in active nutrition products. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Liverpool, Protein Works develops and markets a wide range of protein-based nutrition products designed for fitness and well-being. Its portfolio includes protein shakes, meal […]
USA: Lactalis expands Kraft Natural Cheese with lactose-free line
Lactalis, the international dairy giant, has announced the launch of its new Kraft Natural Cheese Lactose-Free product line, expanding its portfolio to meet the growing demand for dairy options that support a range of dietary needs. The new range features three distinct varieties: Mild Cheddar Shredded Cheese, Mozzarella Shredded Cheese, and Mozzarella String Cheese. Made […]
Canada: Lactalis opens milk-receiving bay in Winchester
Lactalis, the dairy processing business, has unveiled a new milk-receiving bay at its manufacturing site in Winchester, Ontario. The project represents an investment of C$11.5 million ($8.37 million) and is intended to improve operational efficiency at what is described as the largest plant of its kind in Canada. The Winchester facility produces various brands, including […]
Australia: Lactalis to close historic South Brisbane factory
Lactalis, the French dairy giant, has announced plans to shutter its manufacturing facility in South Brisbane, Australia, impacting approximately 202 employees. The historic site, which produces brands including Pauls, Ice Break, and Vaalia, is scheduled to cease operations in July. According to the company, production volumes will be transferred to its facility in Nambour on […]
Sweden: Danone to sell ProViva juice brand to Lactalis
Danone, the food and beverage multinational, has announced the sale of its Swedish probiotic juice brand ProViva to French dairy group Lactalis for an undisclosed sum. Majority-owned by Danone since 2010, ProViva is well known in Sweden for its probiotic fruit juices in raspberry, rosehip, blueberry and blackcurrant flavours. It will now join Skanemejerier, Lactalis’s Swedish […]
Brazil: Lactalis invests $74 million in Rio Grande do Sul
Dairy firm Lactalis has announced that the company is investing R$400 million ($73.6 million) in the state of Rio Grande do Sul in order to expand its dairy production footprint in Brazil. According to Portal Datagro, the firm intends to spread the investment across five of its facilities in the state, with plans in particular […]