Lactalis agrees to acquire Agropur's fine cheese division
The division includes Quebec brands Monsieur Gustav, OKA, and L'Extra, generating CAD 180 million in revenue and bringing 400 employees.
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International dairy group
lactalis.com- Headquarters
- LAVAL cedex 9, France
- Company type
- Private company
- Number of employees
- 20,000+
- Industry
- Food Processing
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Latest news about Lactalis
In short: Lactalis grew 3% in 2025, surpassing €10B in Americas revenue, while expanding via major acquisitions and facing legal challenges including recalls and tax
Company announcements
Lactalis launches global Water Stewardship Policy
The policy targets a 10% reduction in water withdrawal by 2040 and includes enhanced monitoring and farmer support.
Lactalis expands health nutrition with Protein Works acquisition
Protein Works, a UK-based active nutrition company with €65m revenue, joins Lactalis, strengthening its position in the fast-growing segment.
Lactalis achieved 3% global growth in 2025
Revenue surpassed €10B in the Americas for the first time, and net income rose to €528M.
Media coverage
Fonterra reports $3.4 billion operating profit following sale of Mainland brands | RNZ
The full-year operating profit of $3.4b was thanks in part to $1.2b from the sale of its Mainland brands to French dairy giant Lactalis.
Lactalis Italy accounts for 40% of national dairy exports. In 2026, investments amounting to 40 million euros - Alimentando
Milan - Lactalis Italy has planned over 40 million in investments for the enhancement of Made in Italy in 2026, between industrial plants, communication and...
Lactalis Colombia plans to double its business to 1.4trn pesos
The industrial expansion is supported by Lactalis’s raw-milk supply network. The company works with 1,694 dairy farmers ...
"Hundreds of millions of euros": Lactalis president summoned to appear before the correctional court
Emmanuel Besnier is summoned to appear before the correctional court in Laval (in Mayenne) on November 6, 2026. He will have to explain himself regarding the awarding of bonuses...
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