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Lactalis USA Announces $55 Million Expansion to Increase Président® Feta Cheese Production in Tulare, California to Meet Growing Demand
TULARE – October 29, 2024 – Lactalis USA announces a major investment in its Tulare, California facility that will allow it to significantly increase the volume of Président Feta cheese produced in the United States. This comes as feta cheese continues to grow in popularity with American consumers. The $55 million investment creates Lactalis’ largest feta production line in the United States. Lactalis USA is a subsidiary of Lactalis, the world’s largest dairy company.
Lactalis pursues its development in the United States with the agreement to acquire U.S. Yogurt Business from General Mills
LAVAL – September 12, 2024 – Lactalis, the world’s largest dairy company, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase the yogurt business of General Mills in the United States. This purchase is part of an overall effort by General Mills to sell its North American Yogurt business. General Mills’ Canadian operations will be acquired by dairy cooperative Sodiaal, another French dairy company. The proposed transaction is expected to close in calendar year 2025, subject to receipt of requisite regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.
Lactalis USA Announces Partnership with Feeding America®, Pledges to Help Provide 1.5 Million Meals
CHICAGO – June 10, 2024 – Lactalis USA announces a partnership with Feeding America® to further their shared commitment to ending hunger, increasing access to nutritious dairy products and strengthening local communities. In celebration of National Dairy Month, Lactalis is committing to help provide the equivalent of 1.5 million meals to people facing hunger, along with additional product donation and initiatives for employee volunteerism and giving. Lactalis USA – part of Lactalis, a family company and the world leader in dairy – offers an unrivaled range of beloved international and local brands.
Lactalis affirms its choice to "Nurture the Future" and make it our purpose in action
Laval, France – October 19, 2023 – As Lactalis celebrates its 90th anniversary, and following a year of collaborative work with its teams around the world, Lactalis unveils its purpose in action: “Nurturing the Future”.
Lactalis plays a major role in defining today’s and tomorrow’s nutrition. In its commitment to a responsible future, Lactalis pledges to provide the best in dairy products and to support the growth of all people through its partnership with local communities.
Lactalis Wins 20 Medals for Cheesemaking Expertise at 2022 World Championship Cheese Contest
Chicago, IL – March 22, 2022 – Lactalis, the world’s leading dairy company, was recognized for its cheesemaking expertise at what is considered the prestigious international World Championship Cheese Contest®, winning 20 medals including nine gold across its broad portfolio of products. The contest is considered the world’s premier technical competition for cheese, butter and yogurt. Lactalis’ premier global brands, Galbani® and Président®, received eight awards.
Lactalis Closes Acquisition of Kraft Heinz Natural Cheese Business in United States
Chicago, IL – November 29, 2021 – Lactalis Group (“Lactalis”), the world’s leading dairy group, today announced that its U.S. affiliate has completed its previously announced acquisition of The Kraft Heinz Company’s natural, specialty and certain other cheese businesses in the United States, grated cheese business in Canada and entire international cheese business outside the United States and Canada. The companies entered into a definitive agreement on September 15, 2020.