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Savencia Fromage & Dairy, the French family-owned dairy group, has signed an agreement to acquire Quata Alimentos, a Brazilian manufacturer of cheese and dairy products.
The acquisition, which remains subject to approval by the Brazilian antitrust authority CADE, is intended to strengthen Savencia’s position in the Brazilian market. The deal adds established brands such as Gloria and Quata to Savencia’s local portfolio.
Based in Sao Paulo, Quata Alimentos was founded in 1990 and operates seven manufacturing sites across the states of Minas Gerais, São Paulo, Parana and Rio de Janeiro.
Olivier Delaméa, group chief executive officer of Savencia Fromage & Dairy, commented: “This acquisition reinforces Savencia’s long-standing presence in Brazil, where the Group has been established for decades with its heritage local brands such as Polenghi, Campo Lindo, Polenguinho, and Frescatino. This is an important step in our growth journey in Brazil as it will enable Savencia to complement its portfolio and strengthen its position in the Brazilian dairy market”.
The move follows previous expansion by the group in South America, including the 2023 acquisition of Sucesores de Alfredo Williner in Argentina. Savencia Fromage & Dairy is currently the world’s fifth-largest cheese group, reporting annual revenue of approximately €7.1 billion ($7.75 billion) in 2024.
Source: Savencia Fromage & Dairy (via Globe NewsWire) / Just Food / Mergr
