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

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 has two plants in New York State that are key to our growing business in the United States. 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”.

Source: Business Facilities