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Lactalis continued to grow and passed €30 billion in revenue
Laval – April 16, 2025 –In 2024, Lactalis maintained its growth trajectory in an unstable geopolitical and economic climate. Consumers around the world demanded Lactalis products, led by Président, Galbani, Kraft and Parmalat brands, further demonstrating the group’s ability to provide healthy, tasty and affordable products.
Midwest Refrigerated Services Opens Regional Distribution Center, Optimizing Lactalis USA’s Midwest Logistics Network
BELVIDERE, I.L. – February 27, 2025 –Midwest Refrigerated Services (MRS), Lactalis USA and Consolidated Construction Company cut the ribbon to officially open a 200,000-square foot distribution center in Belvidere, Ill. on Wednesday, Feb. 26. The facility, owned and operated by MRS, will optimize Lactalis USA’s Midwest logistics network to meet its current and future growth by operating as a central site to service all customers in the region. The distribution center sits on an 83-acre site that is served by Union Pacific Railroad and provides more than 36,000 pallet positions of refrigerated storage with state-of-the-art layer picking technology. This facility will receive product from ten Lactalis production facilities across the U.S. and several domestic co-manufacturer facilities, along with imported product from Europe. It’s MRS’ second location in the Belvidere market and creates 85 new jobs.
Lactalis USA Opens Culinary & Sensory Institute as Hub to Advance Culinary Expertise and Ensure Product Quality
BUFFALO, N.Y. – January 28, 2025 – Lactalis USA announces the opening of its Culinary & Sensory Institute in Buffalo, New York, a facility designed to help expand its culinary expertise in multiple channels. The new institute is a center of excellence for Lactalis’ North American culinary and sensory channel operations for fostering innovation, enhancing customer and consumer experiences with the company’s dairy products and testing product quality. Lactalis USA is a subsidiary of Lactalis, the world’s largest dairy company.
Président Introduces New Specialty Import Cheese from Holland: Leerdammer
NEW YORK, N.Y. – November 19, 2024 – The Président brand announces the U.S. launch of Leerdammer, a specialty import cheese that combines the best of two beloved tastes. Leerdammer offers consumers the nuttiness of Swiss cheese and the creaminess of Gouda all in one. It’s currently available in select Northeast retailers. Président is a leading global deli and dairy brand marketed in the United States by Lactalis USA, a subsidiary of Lactalis, the world’s largest dairy company.
Galbani® Cheese Elevates Holiday Meals by Unveiling its New Decadent Ricotta Mashed Potatoes Recipe
BUFFALO, NY – November 12, 2024 – In celebration of Thanksgiving and the upcoming holiday season, Galbani Cheese, Italy’s number-one cheese brand and America’s number-one ricotta brand, is excited to unveil a new recipe that offers a fresh way to elevate your holiday feast. Ricotta Mashed Potatoes with Fresh Herbs utilizes the authentic Italian flavor of Galbani Ricotta to add a new level of creamy texture and unique flavor to a classic holiday dish. Galbani Ricotta is a product of Lactalis USA, a subsidiary of Lactalis Group, the world’s largest dairy company.
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 Claims 12 Medals at the 2024 American Cheese Society Judging & Competition
BUFFALO – July 15, 2024 – Lactalis USA won 12 medals for cheesemaking expertise at the 2024 American Cheese Society (ACS) Judging & Competition on Friday, July 11 in Buffalo N.Y.
The ACS Judging and Competition is the largest event for American-made cheeses, with 1,596 submissions from 142 cheesemaking organizations. The competition showcases talent for excellent cheesemaking and commitment to food safety through a rigorous technical and aesthetic evaluation of American-made cheeses. The ACS recognized Lactalis USA with three gold medals along with seven silver medals and two bronze medals.
Galbani Cheese Unveils Delicious Ricotta Smoothie Recipes in Honor of National Smoothie Day
BUFFALO – June 21, 2024 – In honor of National Smoothie Day on June 21, Galbani Cheese, Italy’s number-one cheese brand and America’s number-one ricotta, is inviting smoothie lovers to elevate their recipes with its creamy ricotta cheese. Galbani Cheese has innovated new smoothie recipes that feature an unexpected yet delightful ricotta base to help fans celebrate the start of summer. These smoothies are the perfect treat to keep cool while enjoying the added combination of proteins, carbohydrates and fats found in Galbani Ricotta, making it a must-try ingredient for smoothie enthusiasts everywhere.
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.
Président® to Exhibit New Specialty Cheese and Packaging Innovations at 2024 IDDBA Show
NEW YORK – June 5, 2024 – Président, a leading global dairy brand, will exhibit at the 2024 IDDBA Show being held June 9-11, 2024 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. The brand will highlight its most popular products, including brie and feta as well as some exciting new innovations at booth #3001. Président is part of Lactalis USA, a leader in dairy offering an unrivaled house of beloved dairy brands at national and local levels.
Lactalis USA Secures 21 Medals for Cheesemaking Expertise at the World Championship Cheese Contest®
CHICAGO – March 12, 2024 – Lactalis USA, the world’s leading dairy company, was recognized for its dairy producing expertise at the World Championship Cheese Contest, the world’s premier technical competition for cheese, butter and yogurt. Lactalis USA secured 21 medals, including eight gold medals and nine silver medals across its broad portfolio of award-winning dairy products. Lactalis’ premier global brands, Galbani and Président were recognized with eight medals.
Galbani® Italian Cheese selected as preferred pizza cheese by Delaware North
BUFFALO, N.Y. – January 9, 2024 – Galbani Italian cheese is now the preferred pizza cheese of Buffalo-based global hospitality and entertainment company Delaware North. Galbani cheese is manufactured in Buffalo, N.Y., and Nampa, Idaho, by Lactalis American Group, part of Lactalis USA.
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.
Perfect for the Season of Outdoor Events, Parties and Gatherings, Lactalis Introduces Président Line of Whipped Crème
NEW YORK, N.Y. – July 31, 2023 – Lactalis American Group proudly introduces Président Whipped Crème, a new gourmet-style line of whipped crème from the beloved, iconic global dairy brand. Made from an authentic Chantilly recipe, this French-style whipped crème acts as the secret to turning any simple recipe into an indulgent, hand-crafted masterpiece and provides an authentic restaurant-style experience right out of the can. The new Président Whipped Crème is now available at select stores across the United States, including Harris Teeter, Stop & Shop and Raley’s, along with Lactalis’ ecommerce website Cheese2U.com.
Boise State Athletics Makes Galbani® ‘Preferred Cheese of the Broncos’
Nampa, Idaho – August 15, 2023 – Boise State Athletics and Lactalis American Group today announced a partnership that makes the Galbani brand of Italian cheeses the “Preferred Cheese of the Broncos”. The partnership includes an in-stadium presence at football and basketball games, and brings gameday recipes to Broncos fans. Lactalis American Group is part of Group Lactalis, the world’s largest dairy company. Galbani cheeses are marketed in more than 150 countries worldwide.
Lactalis Cheeses Recognized with 13 Medals at American Cheese Society Judging & Competition
CHICAGO – July 25, 2023 – Lactalis, the world’s leading dairy company, was recognized for its cheesemaking expertise with 13 medals at the prestigious American Cheese Society (ACS) Judging & Competition awards ceremony held on July 19 in Des Moines, Iowa. The ACS Judging & Competition is the largest event for American-made cheeses, showcasing talent for excellent cheesemaking and commitment to food safety. Lactalis USA claimed 12 medals (four gold, five silver and three bronze), while Lactalis Canada was awarded a bronze medal.
Lactalis Wins 20 Medals for Dairy Production Expertise at 2023 United States Championship Cheese Contest
CHICAGO – Feb. 24, 2023 – Lactalis USA was recognized this week for dairy production expertise with 20 medals at the United States Championship Cheese Contest conducted by the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA). The contest is considered the country’s premier technical contest for cheese, butter, yogurt and dry dairy ingredients. Product entries are judged by a team of highly qualified dairy processing experts on attributes such as flavor, body, texture, salt, color, finish, packaging and others.
Lactalis American Group Wins Seven Medals at The Guild of Fine Foods World Cheese Awards 2022
LACTALIS CHEESE STORE OPENS TO THE PUBLIC ONE DAY A WEEK
Nampa, Idaho – Dec. 14, 2022 – Treasure Valley residents and visitors now have the opportunity to buy fresh dairy products directly from Lactalis American Group, Inc. at its on-site Cultured by Lactalis cheese store in Nampa.
Buffalo Bills select Galbani® as ‘Official Cheese of the Buffalo Bills
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Aug. 10, 2022 – The Buffalo Bills today announced that Galbani has been selected as the Official Cheese of the Buffalo Bills. Galbani is a hometown cheese brand, manufactured in Buffalo by Lactalis American Group.
Lactalis Takes Home 15 Medals for Cheesemaking Expertise
CHICAGO – July 29, 2022 – Lactalis, the world’s leading dairy company, was recognized for its cheesemaking expertise with 15 medals across its broad portfolio of premium cheese and butter products at the 2022 American Cheese Society (ACS) Judging & Competition on July 21 in Portland, Oregon.
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 Names Olivier Delobbe Site Director of Nampa Plant
Nampa, IDAHO – March 15, 2022 – Lactalis American Group today announced that Olivier Delobbe has been named site director of its Nampa, Idaho plant. Delobbe has been promoted to the position after more than 25 years with Lactalis, most recently as assistant site director in Nampa. He is now responsible for leading and directing all aspects of production, quality, food safety and personnel at Lactalis’ largest production plant in the United States.
Up2U Launch Press Release
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Jan. 25, 2022 – Today the world’s leading dairy company, Lactalis, announced its entry into the post workout recovery category with the U.S. introduction of UP2U® RECOVER protein drinks and UP2U RECOVER unflavored protein powder. Designed for fitness enthusiasts and athletes, the products are made with whey protein in its purest form, also known as “native” PRONATIV® native whey protein provides purity and potency, appealing to fitness devotees looking for higher quality performance.
Product Donations in 2020
Lactalis American Group is proud to have donated over 225,000 lbs. of dairy products in 2020 to 32 organizations including food banks, frontline workers, local farmers and community events.
Committed to Continuous Growth
September 15, 2020 – The combination of Kraft Heinz’s Natural cheese businesses and Lactalis is an important milestone for both companies and all of us at Lactalis would like to take a moment to share how grateful we are to be taking this exciting next step . We deeply appreciate the trust Kraft Heinz has put in us and look forward to working with – and learning from – this incredibly talented team.
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