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Groupe Lactalis S.A.

Groupe Lactalis S.A. is the world's largest family-owned dairy company, headquartered in Laval, Pays de la Loire, France. Operating across 110+ countries, it specializes in cheese, milk powder, liquid milk, and dairy ingredients, maintaining a global network of 270+ production facilities. As a privately held entity, Lactalis reported €28 billion revenue in 2024, sustaining its absolute leadership

FranceEst. 193385K+270+Unlisted

Business Nature

In-house manufacturing 269 production bases globally, with proprietary factory in Jiangsu, China

Core Business Areas

Liquid Dairy: ESL Extended Shelf Life pasteurized fresh milk Lactel brand Powdered Milk: Infant formula Celia, New Milk brands Fermented Dairy: Sour cream, yogurt Président brand Cheese Products 39% share: Brie, Mozzarella Président, Galbani brands Butter Products: Lactic acid fermented butter Président flagship product Cream Products: Light cream, whipped cream Président Cream Functional Milk Protein: Whey protein raw materials supplied through subsidiary

Industry Rankings

1Brand Rankings in the Dairy and Egg Products Industry

Brand

1Supplier Rankings for the Dairy and Egg Products Industry

Brand

1Brand Rankings in the Dairy and Egg Products Industry

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1Supplier Rankings for the Dairy and Egg Products Industry

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Corporate Report

**Groupe Lactalis – Global Dairy Leader (2024)** Lactalis S.A. is the world’s largest family‑controlled dairy group, headquartered in Laval, France (Pays de la Loire). With a fully integrated value chain—from farm‑gate milk collection through processing, branding and global distribution—it operates 270 + dairy plants, 80 + cheese workshops, 45 powder factories and 25 R&D centers across more than 110 countries, employing roughly 85 000 people. Its core product portfolio spans liquid milk, infant formula, powdered milk, fermented dairy (yogurt, probiotic drinks), butter and, most notably, cheese (2 000 + varieties), making it the global #1 in cheese production. **Financial Performance & Brand Strength (2024)** In 2024 Lactalis posted €28 billion in revenue (+6.8% YoY) and an EBITDA of about €2.8 billion (+8.5%). Revenue by segment: cheese 35% (€9.8 bn), powder 25% (€7 bn), liquid milk 20% (€5.6 bn) and other dairy 20% (€5.6 bn). Geographically, Europe contributes 60%

Quick Facts

Headquarters

Lavaltrie in the western dairy core region

Founded

1933

Employees

85K+

Factories

270+

Listing

Unlisted