Lactalis

Groupe Lactalis S.A. (doing business as Lactalis) is a French multinational dairy products corporation, owned by the Besnier family and based in Laval, Mayenne, France. The company's former name was Besnier S.A.

Groupe Lactalis S.A.
Trade name
Lactalis
FormerlyBesnier S.A.
Company typePrivate
IndustryDairy products
Founded19 October 1933 (1933-10-19)
FounderAndré Besnier
Headquarters,
France
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Emmanuel Besnier, CEO
ProductsCheese, butter, milk
Revenue€28.30 billion (2022)
Net income
€318 million (2019)
OwnerBesnier family via Belgian holding company BSA International SA
Number of employees
85,000
SubsidiariesLactalis-Nestlé Fresh Products
Lactalis Nestle Chilled Dairy Co. Ltd.
Websitelactalis.fr/en/

Lactalis is the largest dairy products group in the world, and is the second largest food products group in France, behind Danone. It owns brands such as Parmalat, Président, Siggi's Dairy, Skånemejerier, Rachel's Organic, and Stonyfield Farm.

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