Lactalis Group is a family-owned dairy conglomerate headquartered in Laval, France, operating as one of the world's largest and most influential dairy producers. The company maintains complete control over its value chain through self-production, research and development, branding, and sales, with President serving as its flagship global dairy brand. Present across more than 100 countries with approximately 85,000 employees worldwide, Lactalis generates annual revenues of approximately 28 billion euros, positioning itself as a dominant force in the international dairy industry.
Core Business
President brand represents Lactalis Group's premium dairy portfolio, offering a comprehensive range of products centered on cheese, butter, cream, liquid milk, milk powder, and fermented dairy products. The cheese segment serves as the cornerstone of the brand's business, producing traditional French varieties including Brie and Camembert, alongside sliced cheeses, shredded cheeses, and specialty cheese products. President leverages century-old French cheesemaking craftsmanship passed down through generations, with an annual cheese production capacity of approximately 800,000 metric tons across its 25 dedicated cheese facilities globally.
The butter and cream division constitutes another pillar of President Brand's operations, with the company operating 20 specialized butter and cream facilities worldwide and producing approximately 500,000 metric tons of butter annually. The product portfolio encompasses President Butter, fermented butter, cultured butter, whipped cream, cooking cream, and heavy cream variants designed for both culinary professionals and household consumers. The liquid milk business utilizes ultra-high temperature processing technology to deliver UHT milk and fresh milk products derived from premium French dairy farms. The brand also maintains significant positions in milk powder production using advanced spray-drying technology and fermented dairy categories including yogurt and probiotic products developed through specialized lactic acid bacteria cultivation.
With total brand sales reaching approximately 6 billion euros in 2024 and overall Lactalis Group revenue approaching 28 billion euros, President Brand demonstrates robust commercial performance across all product categories. The cheese business contributes approximately 40% of brand revenue at 2.4 billion euros, while butter and cream account for 30% with 1.8 billion euros in sales. Liquid dairy and other specialty products round out the portfolio, collectively achieving year-over-year growth rates between 6.5% and 9.5%, reflecting strong demand across global markets.
Global Presence
President Brand maintains an extensive global manufacturing and distribution network spanning over 100 countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and emerging markets in Africa and the Middle East. The production infrastructure encompasses more than 80 dairy processing facilities worldwide with a combined annual production capacity of approximately 2.5 million metric tons of dairy products. France serves as the primary manufacturing hub with approximately 40 production facilities producing the full product range alongside premium specialty items, while an additional 20 facilities across other European nations supply regional products. The Americas region hosts 12 processing plants focused on localized production, and the Asia-Pacific market is served by 8 manufacturing bases supporting the brand's growth trajectory in China, Japan, and Australia.
The brand's geographic revenue distribution reflects its mature European foundation generating 50% of sales, the Americas contributing 25%, Asia-Pacific accounting for 20%, and remaining regions representing 5% of total revenue. This diversified footprint enables President Brand to balance exposure across established markets demonstrating steady growth of approximately 5.5% annually in Europe, while capitalizing on emerging opportunities in Asia-Pacific where the brand achieves growth rates exceeding 10%. Lactalis Group employs approximately 85,000 individuals globally, with dedicated brand-related operations involving around 15,000 personnel. The company operates 10 research and development centers across France, the United States, China, and other key markets, employing approximately 600 researchers focused on dairy technology innovation and product deve
