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USA: Lactalis to invest €75 million in New York facilities

July 9, 2025
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Food, Manufacture & Distribution, North America

The US-based subsidiary of French dairy giant Lactalis has announced it will invest more than $75 million to upgrade its Walton and Buffalo facilities in New York state, expanding capacity and efficiency. The investment at the two sites, which process over 800 million lb (36o million kg) of raw milk annually, will retain over 800 workers and create more than 50 new positions. Lactalis USA CEO Esteve Torrens said: “Lactalis …

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Portugal: Lactalis to acquire Queijos Tavares

May 6, 2025
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Europe, Food, Mergers & Acquisitions

Lactalis, the French dairy giant, has signed an agreement to acquire Queijos Tavares, a Portuguese producer of cow, sheep, and goat cheeses, from Crest Capital Partners. Founded in 1996, Queijos Tavares produces a variety of cheeses under brands such as Seia do Tavares, Serras de Penela, Damar, and Monte da Soalheira. The company is a key supplier to Portugal’s retail and hospitality sectors and offers three varieties with Protected Designation …

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Brazil: Lactalis to invest $50 million to boost production of cheese and butter

April 7, 2025
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Food, Latin America, Manufacture & Distribution

Lactalis, the French-based dairy giant, has announced plans to invest a further €46.2 million ($50 million) to increase cheese and butter production in the Brazilian city of Uberlandia, in the state of Minas Gerais. In a statement reported by Just Food, the company said that the investment would be used to establish a new prato cheese manufacturing unit and add an additional butter production line. Lactalis stated that the prato …

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Brazil: Lactalis to invest $55 million to expand dairy production

March 28, 2025
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Food, Latin America, Manufacture & Distribution, Non-Alcoholic Drinks

French based dairy major Lactalis has announced plans to invest R$313 million ($55 million) to expand operations in Brazil’s Parana state. In a statement, the company said the investment would support the establishment of a UHT milk production line at the Londrina facility and expansion of the Carambei plant, increasing its production capacity for yoghurts, fermented milk, dairy beverages and desserts. According to Lactalis CEO Roosevelt Junior, the company has …

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Uruguay: Lactalis acquires Granja Pocha

February 25, 2025
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Food, Latin America, Mergers & Acquisitions

Lactalis, the French dairy giant, has announced the acquisition of Uruguay-based dairy company Granja Pocha, according to Just Food and Todo Lecheria reports. Post-acquisition, Lactalis’s facilities in Cardona will assist Granja Pocha with whey drying and surplus milk processing. Lactalis will also now process 120 million litres of milk annually in Uruguay, with two factories and two distribution centres. Founded in 1980 by Edgardo Villanueva, Granja Pocha started by processing milk …

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Brazil: Lactalis to invest $42 million in Minas Gerais dairy operations

December 5, 2024
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Food, Latin America, Manufacture & Distribution

French based dairy major Lactalis has announced plans to invest R$250 million ($41.7 million) to expand operations in Brazil’s Minas Gerais state. The company’s presence in Minas Gerais includes factories in Antonio Carlos, Pouso Alto, Sabara, Guanhaes, Para de Minas, Sete Lagoas, and Uberlandia, as well as logistics centres in Contagem and its administrative headquarters in Belo Horizonte. Commenting on the move, Lactalis Brazil CEO Roosevelt Junior added: “Minas is …

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USA: Lactalis announces $55 million investment to increase feta production

November 20, 2024
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Food, Manufacture & Distribution, North America

Lactalis, the French dairy giant, has announced plans to invest $55 million at a plant in Tulare (CA) to increase feta cheese production. This investment will be used to build a 38,000 sq ft production line, creating 20 full-time jobs. Commenting on the investment, Lactalis USA chief executive officer Esteve Torrens said: “We are expanding to increase our cheese production capacity at our facility. This investment into new jobs and …

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South Africa: Nestle to sell Cremora business to Lactalis

September 18, 2024
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Mergers & Acquisitions, Middle East & Africa, Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Nestle, the Swiss consumer goods giant, has announced plans to sell its Cremora business to the South African subsidiary of French dairy giant Lactalis, as part of a strategic realignment of its operations. Cremora is a creamer brand produced in Babelegi and Potchefstroom, South Africa, as well as in Harare, Zimbabwe. Lactalis will acquire both South African sites, while production of Cremora at Harare will cease, with the plant shifting …

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USA: General Mills to sell North American yoghurt business to Lactalis and Sodiaal

September 17, 2024
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Food, Mergers & Acquisitions, North America

US food giant General Mills has entered into an agreement to sell its North American yoghurt business to leading French dairy companies Lactalis and Sodiaal for $2.1 billion. Lactalis will acquire the US division, while Sodiaal will acquire the Canadian division. The deal includes brands such as Yoplait, Liberte, Go-Gurt, Oui, Mountain High and Ratio, and production facilities in Murfreesboro (TN), Reed City (MI), and Saint-Hyacinthe, in Canada’s Quebec province. …

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Brazil: Lactalis to expand operations in Rio Grande do Sul

September 10, 2024
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Food, Latin America, Manufacture & Distribution

French based dairy major Lactalis has announced plans to invest R$100 million ($17 million) in 2025 to expand operations in Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul state. In a statement, the company said the investment would be split among its facilities in Teutonia, Tapera, Tres de Maio, Santa Rosa and Ijui. In Santa Rosa, the firm plans to use the investment to expand production of processed cheese, while in Teutonia and …

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France: Lactalis to close Romanian dairy plant

June 19, 2024
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Europe, Food, Manufacture & Distribution

Lactalis, the French dairy giant, has announced plans to close a factory in Miercurea Ciuc, Romania, which it acquired through its 2016 acquisition of local milk processor Covalact. The company stated its aim was to consolidate its investments in its remaining four significant factories in Oiejdea, Sfantu Gheorghe, Campulung Moldovenesc, and Tunari. Production from the Miercurea Ciuc site will be transferred to the other factories to maintain supply and availability. …

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Australia: Lactalis to shutdown Pauls dairy factory in Echuca

April 10, 2024
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Asia Pacific, Food, Mergers & Acquisitions

French dairy group Lactalis has announced plans to close a factory in Echuca, in the Australian state of Victoria, that manufactures milk and yoghurt products for the Pauls brand. The move follows a decision by the company to consolidate its yoghurt and dessert operations at its larger regional centre of Bendigo, which is set to benefit from an A$85 million ($56.3 million) investment over the next three years. Commenting on …

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Canada: Lactalis Canada to acquire dessert manufacturer Marie Morin

August 7, 2023
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Food, Mergers & Acquisitions, North America

Lactalis Canada, a subsidiary of French dairy giant Lactalis, has announced the acquisition of dessert manufacturer Marie Morin Canada for an undisclosed sum. With the transaction, Lactalis Canada will enter the dessert category in the Canadian and US markets. The acquisition includes a production facility of premium desserts in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, Québec and 52 employees who will join Lactalis Canada’s workforce. “We are delighted to add Marie Morin Canada and its …

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France: Lactalis expands production in Bosnia and Herzegovina

July 11, 2023
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Europe, Food, Manufacture & Distribution

Lactalis, the French dairy giant, is investing $2.6 million to expand production in Bosnia and Herzegovina, according to a Food Business Africa report. In a statement, the firm said the 788 sq m facility was expected to increase milk manufacturing capacity by 16%, allowing it to bolster production of its Dukat and Alpsko Mleko brands. Lactalis’s Bosnia and Herzegovina subsidiary reportedly processes over 45 million litres of milk per year, with half of the …

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Brazil: Fonterra and Nestle to sell DPA Brazil joint venture

December 19, 2022
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Food, Latin America, Mergers & Acquisitions

Dairy firm Fonterra and FMCG multinational Nestle have agreed to sell Dairy Partners Americas (DPA) Brazil joint venture to French dairy company Lactalis for BRL 700 million (approx. $133 million), subject to closing transaction adjustments. The sale, which has been delayed due to the pandemic related market conditions, is aligned with the co-op’s strategy of prioritising its New Zealand milk pool. Created in 2023, Fonterra holds 51% stake and Nestle …

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Australia: Lactalis to acquire yogurt firm Jalna

May 24, 2022
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Asia Pacific, Food, Mergers & Acquisitions

Lactalis, the French dairy giant, has confirmed the acquisition of Australia-based yogurt maker Jalna Dairy Foods together with a yogurt production facility in Melbourne and a milk farm in northern Victoria with around 90 employees, where the terms of the transaction weren’t disclosed. Jalna has a portfolio of yogurts made by blending pure milk with probiotics and natural ingredients. “This transaction expands Lactalis Australia’s yogurt portfolio of iconic brands with the …

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Germany: Lactalis to acquire BMI dairy assets

April 11, 2022
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Europe, Food, Mergers & Acquisitions

French dairy company Lactalis has entered into an agreement to acquire dairy businesses and brands of German company Bayerische Milchindustrie eG (BMI). According to sources, the agreement includes the firm’s production of fresh milk, yoghurt, quark, cream and ayran – a yoghurt beverage – as well as the manufacturing site in Wurzburg, Bavaria. BMI currently operates seven production facilities in Bavaria and Saxony-Anhalt and after the deal, the company plans …

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Canada: Lactalis Canada buys Ultima Foods

December 29, 2020
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Food, Mergers & Acquisitions, North America

Lactalis Canada, a subsidiary of French dairy giant Lactalis, has announced the acquisition of yoghurt and fresh dairy firm Ultima Foods from Agropur Group. According to the company, the transaction includes all shares in Ultima Foods, and the Iogo, Iogo Nano, and Olympic brands as well as yoghurt production facilities in several locations. With the acquisition, Lactalis Canada will add 450 employees to its workforce of 3,500 employees operating in …

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USA: Lactalis acquires Ehrmann’s US yoghurt division

July 9, 2019
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Food, Mergers & Acquisitions, North America

Lactalis, the French dairy giant, has announced it has acquired Ehrmann Commonwealth Dairy, the US yoghurt business of German dairy firm Ehrmann. Ehrmann Commonwealth Dairy has two manufacturing facilities employing 250 people in the state of Arizona. The company makes and distributes yoghurt and other dairy products under the Green Mountain Creamery and Liebe brands, and also has a private label business. “The Ehrmann acquisition is a terrific complement to …

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Italy: Lactalis buys Nuova Castelli

May 31, 2019
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Europe, Food, Mergers & Acquisitions

French dairy giant Lactalis has announced the acquisition of Italian cheese maker Nuova Castelli, which was majority owned by private equity firm Charterhouse Capital Partners. With the acquisition of Nuova Castelli, Lactalis said it would strengthen its position in Italy where it currently operates 29 production sites and has a workforce of over 5,500 people. Nuova Castelli makes traditional Italian cheese with protected designation of origin (PDO) cerftification, including parmesan, gorgonzola …

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Egypt: Lactalis acquires Greenland from Americana Group

January 24, 2019
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Food, Mergers & Acquisitions, Middle East & Africa, Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Dairy giant Lactalis is expanding its presence in the Middle East with the acqusition of milk and cheese firm Greenfield from Kuwaiti restaurant and foods business Americana Group. The French firm said the acquisition will strengthen the position of its Lactalis Halawa joint venture as a major producer of dairy products in Egypt, and demonstrated its interest in developing the Egyptian market. Founded in 1995, Greenfield owns 5 factories in Egypt and employs 1,250 …

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India: Lactalis announces deal for Prabhat Dairy

January 22, 2019
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Asia Pacific, Food, Mergers & Acquisitions

Lactalis, the French dairy giant, has announced it has acquired the Indian milk processor Prabhat Dairy, with the operation set to be effective at the beginning of the second quarter of 2019. Economic Times reports that Lactalis paid about 1,700 crore INR ($283 million) through a slump sale, and that the deal includes Prabhat Dairy’s milk processing business as well as its subsidiary Sunfresh Agro Industries. Established in 1998 in Shrirampur, Maharashtra, Prabhat Dairy …

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Malaysia: Nestle to strengthen presence with manufacturing expansion

October 10, 2018
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Asia Pacific, Manufacture & Distribution, Mergers & Acquisitions, Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Nestle’s Malaysia arm is to invest over 100 million MYR ($24 million) to expand its Chembong Milo production facility, investing in what the company describes as a “key manufacturing hub”. According to Nestle, the Chembong facility expansion will establish the world’s biggest Milo manufacturing centre, with capacity to better meet growing local and export demand. “This move is an investment to further strengthen our Nestle presence in Malaysia”, commented Alois Hofbauer, CEO of Nestle …

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USA: Stonyfield debuts ‘no spoon’ yoghurt snack

August 16, 2018
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Food, North America, Products

Leading US organic yoghurt maker Stonyfield, part of the Lactalis group, has launched its new Snack Pack range targeting “families on the move”. Featuring organic low fat yogurt together with a sweet or salty ‘dipper’, the new line is available in the varieties Strawberry Yoghurt with Graham Crackers, Chocolate Flavoured Yoghurt with Graham Crackers and Chocolate Flavoured Yoghurt with Pretzels. Each Stonyfield snack pack has suggested retail price of $2.29 …

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Brazil: Lactalis acquires Itambe Alimentos

December 12, 2017
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Food, Latin America, Mergers & Acquisitions, Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Lactalis, the global dairy giant, is to cement its presence on the Brazilian market with the acquisition of milk processor Itambe Alimentos from CCPR, a dairy cooperative based in Minas Gerais. CCPR excercised a right to acquire the outstanding 50% of Itambe Alimentos from fellow Brazilian firm Vigor, following the latter’s acquisition by Mexican dairy giant Grupo Lala. The deal value will be in the order of $600 million, according to …

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France: Lactalis to acquire dairy producer Omira

May 25, 2017
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Europe, Food, Mergers & Acquisitions

Lactalis, the French dairy multinational, has secured an agreement to acquire German dairy producer Omira. Omira, one of the largest dairies in southern Germany, produces 830 million kilograms of milk per year. It produces UHT milk and dairy-based desserts, as well as lactose-free products under the Minus L brand, in its two facilities in Neuberg and Ravensburg. According to sources, Lactalis will guarantee milk prices for Omira’s 2,600 suppliers for …

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Chile: Parmalat acquires cheese companies

March 3, 2017
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Latin America, Mergers & Acquisitions

Parmalat, the Italian dairy firm owned by the Lactalis group, has announced the acquisition, through its subsidiary La Vaquita Holding, of a number of Chilean companies specialised in the production of cheese. According to company press release, four cheese facilities were acquired for about € 100 million (£ 86 million), where the full amount was financed with the company’s own resources. With the new acquisition, Parmalat said to aimed to strengthen …

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France: Lactalis to sell Lauki and acquire Graindorge

June 15, 2016
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Europe, Food

French dairy group Lactalis has announced the sale of its Lauki business in Spain and the acquisition of French cheese producer Graindorge. According to an article in Revista Inforetail, the company expects negotiations on the Lauki business to start by 20th June 2016 and, thereafter, contacts with potential buyers to be made. On top of the sale of Lauki, Lactalsis has also announced the acquisition of French cheesemaker Graindorge, a …

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India: Lactalis set to acquire Anik’s dairy business

April 5, 2016
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Asia Pacific, Food

Lactalis, the French dairy multinational, has agreed a deal to acquire the dairy business of Indian firm Anik Industries, according to reports in Just Food and Les Echos. Subject to competition clearance, the deal, which is valued at 4.7 billion INR ($70.6 million), is expected to be concluded within the space of four months. The acquisition includes two plants, one located in Bhopal in Madya Pradesh and the second in Etar …

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France: Lactalis looks to acquire Albalact

February 5, 2016
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Europe, Food, Mergers & Acquisitions

French dairy giant Lactalis is aiming to close a deal to acquire the leading Romanian dairy player Albalact, according to a report in Romania Insider. Present in the Romanian dairy space for more than 40 years, Albalact produces milk and fresh dairy products in a facility in Oiejdea, and a range of cheese at a plant in Raraul. It owns Romania’s leading milk brand Zuzu and also holds the best-selling brand …

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Uruguay: Groupe Lactalis relaunches Parmalat brand

December 7, 2015
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Manufacture & Distribution, Products

After an extended absence, the Parmalat brand is being returned to Uruguay by the multinational dairy firm Lactalis. Parmalat products had ceased to be available in Uruguay, since Ecolat, the company with the previous licence to the brand, closed its operations in the country earlier this year. Alongside Parmalat, the French dairy firm is also planning to introduce its President and Galbani brands in the country. Under the Parmalat brand, …

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Switzerland: Nestle maintains status as the world’s biggest dairy company

August 10, 2015
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Europe, Financial, Non-Alcoholic Drinks

According to the Rabobank ranking for the year 2014, the Swiss company Nestle has maintained its positioned as the biggest dairy company in the world, with a total annual turnover of €20.9 billion ($23.2 billion). The French companies Lactalis (€14.7 billion / $16.3 billion) and Danone (€14.6 billion / $16.2 billion) made it to second and third positions, changing places compared to the 2013 ranking. The fourth place was taken …

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Turkey: Yildiz Holding to sell dairy firm AK Gida to Lactalis

May 12, 2015
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Europe, Food

Yildiz Holding, the largest food group in Turkey, has made an agreement to sell its AK Gida dairy unit to French food giant Lactalis. According to local reports, Lactalis will take an 80% stake in Istanbul-based AK Gida at an estimated value of $800m and Yildiz’s stake will decrease from 33% to 10%. Speaking to Dairy Reporter, Michel Nalet, a Lactalis spokesmanm, said: “It’s a great opportunity for Lactalis to …

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Italy: Parmalat to acquire Mexican dairy companies

February 3, 2015
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Europe, Food

Italian dairy producer Parmalat has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire of a group of Mexican companies specialized in the manufacturing and distribution of dairy products, especially cheese. Through the deal, Parmalat said it would acquire market-leading brands including Esmeralda, El Ciervo, Mariposa and La Campesina Holandesa. The businesses involved in the acquisition employ around 4,000 people, operate four production plants in Latin America (one in Mexico, …

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Brazil: BRF to sell dairy assets to Lactalis

September 8, 2014
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Food, Latin America

Dairy firm Parmalat, a subsidiary of dairy giant Lactalis, is to acquire the dairy units of Brazilian food company BRF for $805 million. The deal will seee Lactalis Group will became the second largest dairy company in Brazil. “Lactalis intends to use the Parmalat brand in Brazil, as it does in other emerging markets”, said Samuel Oliveira, a director at Indusval & Partners bank which represented Lactalis in the deal. …

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Australia: Harvey Fresh sold to Parmalat

April 3, 2014
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Asia Pacific, Food

Harvey Fresh, the Western Australian (WA) family-owned company, has been sold to Italian dairy group Parmalat for $117 million. According to Parmalat, the move into WA is aimed at improving its capacity to export into Asia and the Harvey Fresh brand will be retained on milk, cheese, cream and juice products. Four existing Harvey Fresh directors will also continue to be involved in the business as consultants. Parmalat CEO Craig …

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India: Lactalis to purchase dairy firm Tirumala Milk Products, industry sources say

January 13, 2014
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Asia Pacific, Food

Reuters is reporting that the French company Lactalis, one of Europe’s biggest dairy groups, has agreed to buy a 100% stake in India’s Tirumala Milk Products. The deal, disclosed to Reuters by “two sources with direct knowledge of the matter”, is reportedly valued at between $250 & $300 million. Under the terms of the deal, the French firm will buy shares from Tirumala’s founders, who own 80% of the business, …

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Italy: Parmalat revises down EBITDA forecast

December 13, 2013
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Europe, Food

Italian dairy manufacturer Parmalat has announced a lower EBITDA forecast, the result of a downturn in demand for its products and an upsurge in milk prices. Blaming a “sudden weakening of demand” and a “substantial” increase in the cost of raw materials, Parmalat now expects EBITDA to grow around 2% to the year ending December.  Previously its estimate was for EBITDA growth of 5%. In a statement, the company claimed …

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