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Lactalis to buy Fonterra’s Mainland Group for US$2.2bn
The sale is set to complete in H1 2026 subject to approvals and farmer shareholder vote
Lactalis edges closer to acquiring Fonterra’s Mainland Group
Australia’s competition body does not oppose a potential deal between the two dairy majors - so will it go ahead?
How Yoplait fits into Lactalis’ US yogurt empire
As Lactalis USA acquires General Mills’ US yogurt business, how does Yoplait fit into the dairy major’s portfolio?
Going ahead: General Mills’ billion-dollar yogurt deal with Lactalis
The eye-watering sale was greenlit after the US Department of Justice did not find competition risks
Savencia, Agropur and more join methane mitigation initiative
Two of the world’s richest dairy players have pledged to track and disclose their methane emissions - but how are others faring?
How to get started with methane mitigation
Methane from ruminants is the main greenhouse gas emitted from agriculture, but tackling it at source is complicated. How can businesses get started?
Lactalis, Bega, among suitors for Fonterra’s Oceania assets
The largest global dairy group has applied for regulatory clearance – but a local player is also in the running
Rabobank: General Mills’ yogurt divestment enhances Lactalis’ dominance
One of dairy’s largest deals in years is expected to close in calendar 2025. Rabobank tells us how this and other potential major divestments and acquisitions could impact the bank’s Global Dairy Top 20.
What's new in dairy? From yogurt shots to plant-based cheddar
We round up some of September's latest retail launches across the UK and North America...
Lactalis and Sodiaal to acquire General Mills’ $2.1bn North American yogurt business
In a hotly-anticipated ‘elephant deal’, Häagen-Dazs owner General Mills has agreed to sell its US and Canada yogurt businesses, including brands Yoplait and Liberté.
Lactalis unveils solar thermal power plant for sustainable whey production
Lactalis, the global dairy giant, has inaugurated the “largest solar thermal power plant in France” allowing it to cut CO2 emissions by 2,000 tons per year.
‘Chilling effect’: Lactalis Australia fined nearly AU$1m for Dairy Code breaches
One of the country's largest dairy processors has been penalized for various breaches of the industry code, including for featuring a mix of no-fault termination clauses in milk supply agreements.
Salmonella: Lactalis criminally charged in France over infant formula recall
The French dairy group was under investigation over a five-year-old case when babies were diagnosed with salmonellosis after consuming Lactalis products.
Lactalis buys Fonterra and Nestlé JV for US$131.5m
The French dairy company has agreed to buy Dairy Partners Americas in a deal expected to be finalized during 2023.
Lactalis Australia found in breach of the Dairy Code over missed deadline
One of Australia’s largest dairy processors is facing penalties after it failed to publish its milk supply agreements to deadline.
Lactalis Canada turns to plant-based production in Sudbury
The company will completely cease fluid milk production and packaging activities at the plant by the end of September.
Emmi sells Italian cheesemaker Ambrosi to Lactalis: ‘Italian cheese classics are no longer part of our core range’
French dairy major Lactalis Group has acquired a 25% stake in Italian cheese specialist Ambrosi S.p.A.
‘Save Gen F’: Stonyfield Organic wants to help secure the future for family dairy farmers
US dairy business Stonyfield Organic wants to support the next generation of organic family farmers through a new initiative, ‘Save Gen F’. DairyReporter caught up with Jason Johnson, Farmer Relationship Manager, to learn more about this effort.
Lactalis signs up with Cority
Cority, a global enterprise environmental, health, and safety (EHS) software provider has partnered with the Lactalis Group, aimed at providing a simplified, integrated solution for managing the dairy group’s global health, safety, and sustainability...
Lactalis Canada launches program to focus on waste reduction
Canadian dairy company Lactalis Canada, which owns brands like Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Balderson, Astro and Lactantia and a subsidiary of France-based Lactalis Group, is unveiling Lactalis Canada NEXT Ventures – an innovation program designed to...
Lactalis leaps into post-workout recovery category
Dairy giant Lactalis has entered the post workout recovery category with the US introduction of UP2U RECOVER protein drinks and UP2U RECOVER unflavored protein powder.
Lactalis UK & Ireland reveals 2022 cheese tips
Dairy manufacturer Lactalis UK & Ireland has shared what it says are the key trends cheese manufacturers and retailers need to consider to win big in cheese in 2022.
Lactalis inaugurates new whey drying tower in Verdun
Lactalis has inaugurated its new €45m ($50.9m) whey-drying tower at its Verdun factory in northeast France.
Report says emissions of Europe’s 20 biggest meat and dairy companies exceed those of the Netherlands
The emissions of Europe’s 20 biggest meat and dairy corporations — including Danish Crown, Nestlé, Danone, Tönnies, FrieslandCampina and Coren — outstrip countries such as the Netherlands and Denmark, yet only three companies have committed to reduce...
Lactalis Canada completes Kraft Heinz Grated Cheese business addition
Lactalis Canada Inc., a subsidiary of France-based Lactalis Group, is adding Kraft Heinz's Grated cheese business to its growing portfolio as part of the Group's US affiliate, after completing the acquisition of Kraft Heinz's Natural, Grated, Cultured...
Lactalis completes acquisition of Leerdammer and Shostka
Global dairy company The Lactalis Group has acquired the European cheese brand Leerdammer, in an operation that includes Royal Bel Leerdammer The Netherlands, Bel Shostka Ukraine, the commercialization of Bel products in Italy, Germany and Ukraine and...
Emmi buys top US feta producer from Lactalis
The Emmi Group has acquired Athenos, the leader in the US feta market.
Who has grabbed top spot in Rabobank’s Global Dairy Top 20?
Rabobank has published its eagerly-awaited annual Global Dairy Top 20 report for 2021.
Big investment in refurbishment at Scottish island cheese company
Orkney Cheese Company Limited, located on the main island of the Orkney Islands in Scotland, is investing in a £925,000 ($1.27m) refurbishment project.
Dairy only sector to protect itself from brand value loss as Yili remains in top spot
The Brand Finance Food & Drink 2021 report is out, and in dairy, Yili recorded 11% brand value growth, widening the gap to second-placed Danone.
NMR and First Milk collaborate on £21m supply chain efficiency project
Dairy service information provider NMR and UK dairy company First Milk say they will work closely together in the provision and use of relevant data to improve dairy chain efficiency, as part of the recently-announced funding for the Digital Dairy Chain...
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UPDATED: ACCC alleges Lactalis Australia Dairy Code breaches
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has instituted Federal Court proceedings against Lactalis Australia Pty Ltd (Lactalis) for alleged breaches of the Dairy Code of Conduct, the first time the ACCC has commenced proceedings for...
Ineos and Lactel partner on HDPE milk bottles from advanced recycling
Chemical company Ineos O&P Europe is making an investment to develop a portfolio of circular solutions for the packaging industry.
Lactalis Ingredients offering organic whole milk powder
Lactalis Ingredients is expanding its milk powder range with a new organic whole milk powder.
Dairy Dialog podcast 128: Danone, Kerry, Veolia
This week, we have three interviews on the podcast. We have conversations with Shannon Coco, strategic marketing director, food at Kerry North America, and Logan Cisewski, RD&A senior scientist at Kerry; Tim Duret, director of sustainable technology at...
Lactalis mozzarella launching in recyclable carton
Lactalis UK & Ireland is expanding its Galbani range with the UK’s first mozzarella in a recyclable carton.
Lactalis set to buy Leerdammer cheese from Bel
Bel Group and Lactalis Group said they have begun exclusive negotiations, with Bel Group set to sell Royal Bel Leerdammer NL, Bel Italia, Bel Deutschland, the Leerdammer brand and all related rights plus Bel Shostka Ukraine, to the French dairy giant.
news in brief
Cyberattack hits Lactalis dairy company
Groupe Lactalis has announced that last week there was a cyberattack on part of its IT network.
Lactalis Canada finalizes acquisition of Agropur's Canadian yogurt business
Lactalis Canada Inc., formerly Parmalat Canada Inc., a subsidiary of Lactalis Group, has closed the acquisition of all shares of Agropur Cooperative's Canadian yogurt business, Ultima Foods Inc.
Lactalis Ingredients launches Pronativ native micellar casein
Lactalis Ingredients has expanded its range with a micellar casein isolate.
Lactalis Canada buying Agropur's Canadian yogurt business
Lactalis Canada Inc., formerly Parmalat Canada Inc., a subsidiary of Lactalis Group, has reached an agreement with Agropur Cooperative to acquire all shares of its Canadian yogurt business, Ultima Foods Inc.
Lactalis brand Lactel moves into Indian market
Lactalis’ French milk brand Lactel, has launched its UHT toned milk 1 liter packet into India.
Lactalis Ingredients launches instant whey protein range with sunflower lecithin
Lactalis Ingredients now offers a range of instant whey protein produced with sunflower lecithin.
Some UK cheese rapped in new report on recyclable packaging
A new report from UK independent consumer group Which? says two-thirds of branded grocery packaging is not fully recyclable – and several well-known cheese brands came in for criticism.
Lactalis to acquire Kraft Heinz’s natural cheese division
French-headquartered Lactalis Group has entered into a definitive agreement for the acquisition by its US affiliate of Kraft Heinz’s natural, grated, cultured and specialty cheese businesses in the US, grated cheese business in Canada, and entire...
Yili tops Brand Finance list of world’s most valuable dairy brands
The food & drink sector is one of the few sectors that should suffer limited impact as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the world’s top food & drink brands unlikely to lose brand value, according to the latest Brand Finance Food & Drink 2020 report.
Movement in Rabobank’s annual Global Dairy Top 20 - who tops the list?
Rabobank has published its report on the global top 20 dairy companies.
New Lactalis drying tower set to become operational
Lactalis Ingredients, the world's leading producer of whey, has commissioned a fourth drying tower at its Verdun site in France, which will be inaugurated in the summer of 2020.
Project gets funding to develop digital dairy
A digital dairy project led by Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has been awarded £50,000 ($65,500) in funding by UK Research and Innovation.