Lactalis, the French dairy giant, is investing approximately €50 million ($57 million) to expand production capacity at its Neuburg dairy facility in Bavaria, Germany. The expansion project at the Neuburger Milchwerke site involves the construction of a new single-storey production building spanning approximately 5.5 hectares.
Scheduled to begin operations in August or September, the new facility will add quark to the site’s output. By 2030, the expanded plant is expected to produce approximately 40,000 tonnes of quark and 104,000 tonnes of whey annually. Overall, the site’s annual production volume is projected to reach around 308,000 metric tonnes, supported by a total raw material input of approximately 314,000 metric tonnes.
Production will operate on a continuous three-shift, seven-day-a-week schedule, creating approximately 70 new jobs at the facility. The investment reinforces the company’s position in Germany’s fresh dairy market and supports its long-term growth plans. In 2025, Lactalis Germany generated €1.3 billion ($1.48 billion) in turnover, placing it among the top ten dairy companies in Germany.
Source: FoodBev / Just Food
