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Lactalis Group
About Lactalis Group
From family-owned company to dairy industry’s global leader Created in 1933 by André Besnier in Laval, Lactalis Group is a family-owned company settled in rural areas, which became dairy industry’s global leader and a major player of employment. True to its first trade, cheesemonger, Lactalis Group, the first AOP cheese producer, contributes to the development of a rural economy open to the word. With a presence in around a hundred countries, Lactalis Group counts 80 000 collaborators and 250 production sites today. A unique dairy expertise Across all dairy product categories (milk consumption, ultra-fresh milk, cheese, butter, cream and dairy ingredients), we develop in the long run a portfolio of a hundred brands, made up of major emblematic brands as well as local or regional brands. In keeping with local food cultures and consumption modes, our ambition is to offer healthy, gourmet and accessible products to the greatest number of people. Learn more about Lactalis on www.lactalis.fr
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Signals from Lactalis Group
7 published signals
Strategy & Corporate Development
Lactalis Group welcomed Mainland Dairy into the Lactalis family, with members of the Board visiting New Zealand and Australia to meet local teams and discover the region's unique businesses, brands, and expertise.
Reported by Lactalis Group
Presence & Recognition
Lactalis Group’s Quality Board travelled to Lactalis Canada for three days of strategic work, collaboration, and field immersion.
Reported by Agnes Baudet - Barbezant
People
Lactalis Group employees met teams at the São Paulo headquarters and Araras plant in Brazil.
Reported by JEAN BAPTISTE VALLEE
Presence & Recognition
Lactalis Group received the Gold Brandon Hall Group Excellence Award 2026 in the category Best Results of a Learning Program for its AI & Future-Proof Skills initiative.
Reported by Lactalis Group
Customers & Market
Lactalis Group confirmed that Australia has joined the top 5 countries of the Mainland Dairy integration.
Reported by Thierry Clement
Presence & Recognition
Lactalis Group reached 600,000 followers on its official group page.
Reported by Lactalis Group
People
Lactalis Group received 40 young employees in the Lactalis Group for summer internships at the company's headquarters, Linhó, Landeira, Lamego, and Vouzela.
Reported by Lactalis Group