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Yahoo
11-07-2025
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Lactalis USA to spend $75M to expand New York dairy plants
This story was originally published on Food Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Food Dive newsletter. Lactalis USA plans to invest more than $75 million to expand production at its two New York dairy facilities and meet demand for high-protein foods. The projects at the Walton and Buffalo plants include the purchase of new equipment and upgrades that will help the company add efficiencies and boost innovation. The expansions will create more than 50 new jobs, the dairy manufacturer said. The Buffalo facility makes ricotta, mozzarella and provolone under the Galbani brand, along with whey powder. The Walton location produces Breakstone's sour cream and is important to expanding the company's cottage cheese business. The two locations process more than 800 million pounds of raw milk annually. These 'are key to our growing business in the United States,' Esteve Torrens, Lactalis USA's CEO, said in a statement. The company has committed to investing $123 million in its Buffalo facilities from 2020 through the end of 2027, New York state said. Lactalis USA, a division of the French dairy company, has sold Président cheese and its popular shelf-stable milk brand Parmalat in the U.S. for years. But it has rapidly expanded its presence with the purchase of Stonyfield, Siggi's, natural cheese brands from Kraft Heinz and General Mill's U.S. yogurt business. To meet the growing demand for its cheeses and other dairy products, Lactalis has been investing heavily to boost production. Last year, it announced it would spend $55 million in its Tulare, California facility to increase the volume of Président Feta cheese products. Recommended Reading Nestlé and Ofi combat cocoa deforestation with regenerative agriculture program Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
07-07-2025
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Lactalis boosts staff numbers in US with two factory investments
Lactalis is creating around 50 US jobs as the France-based dairy major invests in two factories in New York state. The world's largest dairy manufacturer is ploughing about $75m into its facilities in Walton and Buffalo to expand production of mozzarella and sour cream. Lactalis' projects will be supported by tax credits from the local Empire State Development fund - $750,000 for the Walton site and $550,000 for the Buffalo plant. According to a statement from New York State Governor Kathy Hochul and Esteve Torrens, the CEO of Lactalis's business in the US, the investment will ensure the retention of 800 full-time jobs across the two factories. The projects are expected to be completed in 2027. The facilities in Walton and Buffalo process 800 million pounds of raw milk annually from 236 local dairy farmers. Torrens said: 'Lactalis has two plants in New York state that are key to our growing business in the US. Our Buffalo plant is home to a significant ricotta and mozzarella production under the Galbani brand. Our Walton plant continues a rich tradition since 1882 of producing Breakstone's Sour Cream and is essential to strengthening our cottage cheese business in a rapidly growing category.' The Buffalo plant produces mozzarella, ricotta and provolone-style cheese under Lactalis' Galbani brand, and also whey powder. The investment for the site is part of the $123m committed by the company for Buffalo from 2020 to 2027. In this round, $60m has been earmarked for the installation of six new vats, the addition of a cheese belt and a robotic palletiser. Lactalis said 20 of the new jobs will be created at the Walton sour cream and cottage cheese plant as the factory undergoes a $15m modernisation project to expand production. It will include new fillers, air filters, laboratory equipment, new roofing and boiler upgrades. 'By investing in the Lactalis USA facilities and assisting with improvements, New York is retaining hundreds of jobs and adding new jobs, as well as helping to support the region's dairy farmers,' Hochul said. 'New York will continue to work with businesses in the agri-food sectors as they expand and grow to ensure good-paying jobs remain in our communities.' The Walton and Buffalo facilities are among the 11 manufacturing plants and corporate offices Lactalis has in the US, according to the statement. It also has sites in Illinois, New Hampshire, California, Wisconsin, Idaho, Vermont and Arizona. Lactalis' factory in Tulare in California was the recipient of a $55m investment last year for its Président brand. Meanwhile, Lactalis entered an agreement to acquire the US yogurt business of food peer General Mills in 2024. Further afield, the French dairy major is bidding for the assets of Fonterra's consumer business and the cooperative's dairy and ingredients foodservice businesses in Australia. The news emerged in May soon after reports surfaced that Canadian dairy giant Saputo, along with Japan's Meiji Holding Co. and US investment firm Warburg Pincus, were also among interested parties. "Lactalis boosts staff numbers in US with two factory investments" was originally created and published by Just Food, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Upturn
30-06-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Successful completion of Lactalis USA Acquisition of General Mills U.S. Yogurt Business
CHICAGO, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lactalis USA, the U.S. affiliate of Lactalis, the world's largest dairy company, has completed today the previously announced acquisition of General Mills' U.S. yogurt business. With this acquisition, Lactalis USA acquires the Yoplait® Go-Gurt®, Oui®, Mountain High® and :ratio® businesses in the U.S. The acquired business represents approximately $1.2 billion in annual net sales. The acquisition includes approximately 1,000 employees and two manufacturing facilities in Murfreesboro, Tenn., and Reed City, Mich. The acquired business will operate as Midwest Yogurt, a newly formed division of Lactalis USA based in Minneapolis, Minn. Lactalis plans to invest significant resources in Midwest Yogurt employees, brands and manufacturing facilities to support the future growth of this new division. 'This acquisition advances our U.S. growth strategy and strengthens our position as an emerging leader in the U.S. yogurt market. Incorporating the popular Yoplait brand into our house of U.S. dairy product brands will create important, new opportunities for growth and product innovation, as well as positive impacts for our customers, communities and employees,' said Lactalis USA CEO Esteve Torrens. 'At our core, Lactalis is a family company dedicated to providing delicious, affordable dairy products and investing in our people and in our business. Today, we are excited to welcome 1,000 new colleagues into the Lactalis USA family to add another chapter to the Lactalis USA story that began over 40 years ago.' 'The Yoplait team looks forward to an exciting future as part of Lactalis USA. By leveraging Lactalis' expertise and dairy know-how we will grow our portfolio of brands that consumers love and trust,' said Lactalis Midwest Yogurt CEO, Kerry DeLaney, Lactalis USA's yogurt business now comprises two divisions, Lactalis U.S. Yogurt and Midwest Yogurt. Both divisions manufacture and market a portfolio of well-known brands. Lactalis U.S. Yogurt's product portfolio ranges from organic and high protein yogurts, to yogurt for children and indulgent desserts that includes the brands Stonyfield Organic®, siggi's®, Brown Cow and Green Mountain Creamery®. About Lactalis USA Lactalis USA is committed to enriching lives by producing nutritious and great-tasting dairy products. The company offers an unrivaled house of beloved dairy brands in the United States including Galbani® Italian cheeses, Président® specialty cheeses and gourmet butters, Kraft® brands in natural and grated cheeses, Breakstones® cottage cheese, ricotta and sour cream, Cracker Barrel® cheese, Black Diamond® cheddar cheese, Parmalat® milk, , yogurt brands such as siggi's®, Stonyfield Organic®, Brown Cow™, Green Mountain Creamery®, Mountain High, Yoplait®, Go-Gurt®, :ratio,® Oui® and Karoun®, Gopi®, Arz® and other brands in the ethnic channel.. In the United States the company has approximately 5,000 employees, with 13 manufacturing facilities located in 9 states, and corporate offices in New York City, San Fernando, Calif., Chicago, Ill., Minneapolis, Minn., Buffalo, N.Y. and Bedford, N.H. Lactalis USA is part of Lactalis Group, the world's leading dairy company, a French family business founded in 1933 in Laval, France. For more information about Lactalis USA's divisions, visit and Follow Lactalis USA on Instagram and like us on Facebook. Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. Ahmedabad Plane Crash
Associated Press
30-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Successful completion of Lactalis USA Acquisition of General Mills U.S. Yogurt Business
CHICAGO, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lactalis USA, the U.S. affiliate of Lactalis, the world's largest dairy company, has completed today the previously announced acquisition of General Mills' U.S. yogurt business. With this acquisition, Lactalis USA acquires the Yoplait® Go-Gurt®, Oui®, Mountain High® and :ratio® businesses in the U.S. The acquired business represents approximately $1.2 billion in annual net sales. The acquisition includes approximately 1,000 employees and two manufacturing facilities in Murfreesboro, Tenn., and Reed City, Mich. The acquired business will operate as Midwest Yogurt, a newly formed division of Lactalis USA based in Minneapolis, Minn. Lactalis plans to invest significant resources in Midwest Yogurt employees, brands and manufacturing facilities to support the future growth of this new division. 'This acquisition advances our U.S. growth strategy and strengthens our position as an emerging leader in the U.S. yogurt market. Incorporating the popular Yoplait brand into our house of U.S. dairy product brands will create important, new opportunities for growth and product innovation, as well as positive impacts for our customers, communities and employees,' said Lactalis USA CEO Esteve Torrens. 'At our core, Lactalis is a family company dedicated to providing delicious, affordable dairy products and investing in our people and in our business. Today, we are excited to welcome 1,000 new colleagues into the Lactalis USA family to add another chapter to the Lactalis USA story that began over 40 years ago.' 'The Yoplait team looks forward to an exciting future as part of Lactalis USA. By leveraging Lactalis' expertise and dairy know-how we will grow our portfolio of brands that consumers love and trust,' said Lactalis Midwest Yogurt CEO, Kerry DeLaney, Lactalis USA's yogurt business now comprises two divisions, Lactalis U.S. Yogurt and Midwest Yogurt. Both divisions manufacture and market a portfolio of well-known brands. Lactalis U.S. Yogurt's product portfolio ranges from organic and high protein yogurts, to yogurt for children and indulgent desserts that includes the brands Stonyfield Organic®, siggi's®, Brown Cow and Green Mountain Creamery®. About Lactalis USA Lactalis USA is committed to enriching lives by producing nutritious and great-tasting dairy products. The company offers an unrivaled house of beloved dairy brands in the United States including Galbani® Italian cheeses, Président® specialty cheeses and gourmet butters, Kraft® brands in natural and grated cheeses, Breakstones® cottage cheese, ricotta and sour cream, Cracker Barrel® cheese, Black Diamond® cheddar cheese, Parmalat® milk, , yogurt brands such as siggi's®, Stonyfield Organic®, Brown Cow™, Green Mountain Creamery®, Mountain High, Yoplait®, Go-Gurt®, :ratio,® Oui® and Karoun®, Gopi®, Arz® and other brands in the ethnic channel.. In the United States the company has approximately 5,000 employees, with 13 manufacturing facilities located in 9 states, and corporate offices in New York City, San Fernando, Calif., Chicago, Ill., Minneapolis, Minn., Buffalo, N.Y. and Bedford, N.H. Lactalis USA is part of Lactalis Group, the world's leading dairy company, a French family business founded in 1933 in Laval, France. For more information about Lactalis USA's divisions, visit and Follow Lactalis USA on Instagram and like us on Facebook. Christopher Bona Lactalis USA 312-934-2160 [email protected] Hannah Feist Lactalis USA (651) 270-0208 [email protected]
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Lactalis USA Opens Culinary & Sensory Institute as Hub to Advance Culinary Expertise and Ensure Product Quality
New facility in Buffalo, New York is a center of excellence to drive innovation, quality and enhance the customer and consumer experience with the company's dairy products BUFFALO, N.Y., Jan. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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. 'The Culinary & Sensory Institute exemplifies our commitment to providing delicious, nutritious dairy products that resonate with the evolving tastes and demands of our consumers,' said Esteve Torrens, Lactalis USA CEO. 'It allows us to monitor the quality and performance of products from across our U.S. portfolio and ensure their consistency. Our U.S. business has grown steadily since entering the market in 1980 and this institute helps fulfill a key aspect of our future growth strategy by continuing to drive improvement.' 'Our institute maximizes the impact of our culinary sales operations by deepening our customer relationships,' added Jean-Luc Bruandet, president & CEO of Lactalis American Group, a division of Lactalis USA that oversees food service sales. 'The Culinary & Sensory Institute allows us to work in collaboration with key partners to create recipes and collect feedback that will ensure our products fulfill their needs and expectations. It aligns with our vision to drive relevant dairy innovation to stay ahead of consumer trends and produce the highest quality products for our customers and consumers.' The Culinary & Sensory Institute comprises commercial and residential kitchen spaces where Lactalis chefs actively address customer and consumer needs by hosting customers to explore innovative ways to expand menu and retail offerings using equipment found in restaurants and home kitchens. Lactalis chefs also create new recipes and concepts in the institute and further foster dairy product innovation. Additionally, the institute is a central location for sensory panels to sample Lactalis products for quality assurance and compare them against competing brands. The institute represents a $2 million investment in Buffalo, where the company has invested more than $111 million since 2020 including projects to modernize its manufacturing facility and increase its production of Galbani® Mozzarella, Ricotta and whey powder. About Lactalis in Buffalo, N.Y. Lactalis has operated in Buffalo since 1992 and currently produces Galbani® Ricotta, Mozzarella and Provolone, whey powder and President® Brie cut-and-wrap at its manufacturing facility on South Park Ave. Galbani cheese is the Official Cheese of the Buffalo Bills and is a brand more than 140 years old. Lactalis annually produces more than 280 million pounds of dairy products in Buffalo and collects more than 700 million pounds of milk annually, supporting more than 150 local dairy farms. Lactalis employs more than 700 people in Buffalo at two corporate offices and a manufacturing facility. About Lactalis USA Lactalis USA is committed to enriching lives by producing nutritious and great tasting dairy products. The company offers an unrivaled house of beloved dairy brands in the United States including Galbani® Italian cheeses, Président® specialty cheeses and gourmet butters, Kraft® brands in natural and grated cheeses, Breakstones® cottage cheese, ricotta and sour cream, Cracker Barrel® cheese, Black Diamond® cheddar cheese, Parmalat® milk, siggi's® and Stonyfield Organic® yogurt brands. In the United States the company has approximately 4,000 employees, is present in eight states with 11 manufacturing facilities and corporate offices located in New York City and Buffalo, N.Y., Chicago, Ill., Bedford, N.H., and San Fernando, Calif. Lactalis USA is part of Lactalis Group, the world's leading dairy company, a French family business founded in 1933 in Laval, France. For more information, visit and Follow Lactalis USA on Instagram and like us on Facebook. ### CONTACT: Don Heins Lactalis USA in to access your portfolio
