Regulators approve Fonterra’s mega deal with Lactalis
The billion-dollar divestment has been formally given the go-ahead by regulators as farmers line up for up for a NZ$3.2bn capital return from the sale
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Lactalis taps collagen to blend functional dairy with longevity
The dairy giant’s new ready‑to‑drink collagen milk aims to support bone health, signalling where functional dairy innovation is heading
Toxin behind formula recall is largely unregulated
Industry and regulators are left guessing as no official limits have been set for cereulide
First Nestlé, now Danone: The infant formula contamination is spreading
The detection of cereulide in a batch of Aptamil infant formula pushes Danone deeper into the crisis
France investigates infant deaths amid formula contamination
French prosecutors are investigating two infant deaths after babies were reported to have consumed formula linked to a global contamination recall
Infant formula recall exposes broken EU safety monitoring and recall systems
The EU is ‘not dedicating sufficient resources’ to tackle recalls, a consumer watchdog warned
Nestlé and Lactalis face lawsuit over infant formula recall
The CPG majors are facing litigation for their handling of infant formula recalls over possible toxin contamination
Danone and Lactalis embroiled in global infant formula crisis
Two dairy majors have pulled infant formula products as cereulide fears spread beyond Nestlé
Whey protein suppliers race to expand capacity amid tight markets
As the glut for advanced protein ingredients continues, where is the extra supply set to come from?
M&As: Dairy’s biggest deals
From Lactalis’ major takeover Down Under to co-operative mergers in Europe, here are the deals that defined 2025
How protein turned from trend to necessity
Protein fortification continues to dominate the food and beverage space – but how is ingredient innovation evolving to meet the need for more protein?
Lactalis enters the GLP-1 race
The world’s largest dairy company is wooing shoppers on weight loss meds with a new functional yogurt
Fonterra farmers back NZ$4.22bn Lactalis deal
Lactalis’ acquisition of Fonterra’s consumer and integrated businesses is going ahead after farmer shareholders voted overwhelmingly in favor of the deal
Should Fonterra vote for or against Lactalis’ deal?
We weigh up the reasons in favor and against Lactalis’ NZ$4.22bn proposal for Mainland Group as Fonterra shareholders cast their vote
Opinion
Will Lactalis cut Fonterra’s farmers loose?
A political storm is brewing Down Under as Fonterra’s shareholders vote on the co-op’s megadeal with Lactalis
From counterfeits to consumers: How dairy brands navigate Africa’s volatile economy
Dairy producers in Africa operate in a highly inflationary economic environment through a focus on efficiencies and cost containment
Lactalis is paying a hefty premium in NZ$4.22bn Fonterra deal
The French multi-national will unlock strategic synergies through the acquisition Down Under and beyond: but the price tag may be too high, according to financial advisors
Why Lactalis bought Fonterra’s Mainland Group
What does dairy’s richest player stand to gain?
Lactalis to buy Fonterra’s Mainland Group for US$2.2bn
The sale is set to complete in H1 2026 subject to approvals and farmer shareholder vote
Lactalis edges closer to acquiring Fonterra’s Mainland Group
Australia’s competition body does not oppose a potential deal between the two dairy majors - so will it go ahead?
How Yoplait fits into Lactalis’ US yogurt empire
As Lactalis USA acquires General Mills’ US yogurt business, how does Yoplait fit into the dairy major’s portfolio?
Going ahead: General Mills’ billion-dollar yogurt deal with Lactalis
The eye-watering sale was greenlit after the US Department of Justice did not find competition risks
Savencia, Agropur and more join methane mitigation initiative
Two of the world’s richest dairy players have pledged to track and disclose their methane emissions - but how are others faring?
How to get started with methane mitigation
Methane from ruminants is the main greenhouse gas emitted from agriculture, but tackling it at source is complicated. How can businesses get started?
Lactalis, Bega, among suitors for Fonterra’s Oceania assets
The largest global dairy group has applied for regulatory clearance – but a local player is also in the running
Rabobank: General Mills’ yogurt divestment enhances Lactalis’ dominance
One of dairy’s largest deals in years is expected to close in calendar 2025. Rabobank tells us how this and other potential major divestments and acquisitions could impact the bank’s Global Dairy Top 20.
What's new in dairy? From yogurt shots to plant-based cheddar
We round up some of September's latest retail launches across the UK and North America...
Lactalis and Sodiaal to acquire General Mills’ $2.1bn North American yogurt business
In a hotly-anticipated ‘elephant deal’, Häagen-Dazs owner General Mills has agreed to sell its US and Canada yogurt businesses, including brands Yoplait and Liberté.
Lactalis unveils solar thermal power plant for sustainable whey production
Lactalis, the global dairy giant, has inaugurated the “largest solar thermal power plant in France” allowing it to cut CO2 emissions by 2,000 tons per year.
‘Chilling effect’: Lactalis Australia fined nearly AU$1m for Dairy Code breaches
One of the country's largest dairy processors has been penalized for various breaches of the industry code, including for featuring a mix of no-fault termination clauses in milk supply agreements.
Salmonella: Lactalis criminally charged in France over infant formula recall
The French dairy group was under investigation over a five-year-old case when babies were diagnosed with salmonellosis after consuming Lactalis products.
Lactalis buys Fonterra and Nestlé JV for US$131.5m
The French dairy company has agreed to buy Dairy Partners Americas in a deal expected to be finalized during 2023.
Lactalis Australia found in breach of the Dairy Code over missed deadline
One of Australia’s largest dairy processors is facing penalties after it failed to publish its milk supply agreements to deadline.
Lactalis Canada turns to plant-based production in Sudbury
The company will completely cease fluid milk production and packaging activities at the plant by the end of September.
Emmi sells Italian cheesemaker Ambrosi to Lactalis: ‘Italian cheese classics are no longer part of our core range’
French dairy major Lactalis Group has acquired a 25% stake in Italian cheese specialist Ambrosi S.p.A.
‘Save Gen F’: Stonyfield Organic wants to help secure the future for family dairy farmers
US dairy business Stonyfield Organic wants to support the next generation of organic family farmers through a new initiative, ‘Save Gen F’. DairyReporter caught up with Jason Johnson, Farmer Relationship Manager, to learn more about this effort.
Lactalis signs up with Cority
Cority, a global enterprise environmental, health, and safety (EHS) software provider has partnered with the Lactalis Group, aimed at providing a simplified, integrated solution for managing the dairy group’s global health, safety, and sustainability...
Lactalis Canada launches program to focus on waste reduction
Canadian dairy company Lactalis Canada, which owns brands like Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Balderson, Astro and Lactantia and a subsidiary of France-based Lactalis Group, is unveiling Lactalis Canada NEXT Ventures – an innovation program designed to...
Lactalis leaps into post-workout recovery category
Dairy giant Lactalis has entered the post workout recovery category with the US introduction of UP2U RECOVER protein drinks and UP2U RECOVER unflavored protein powder.
Lactalis UK & Ireland reveals 2022 cheese tips
Dairy manufacturer Lactalis UK & Ireland has shared what it says are the key trends cheese manufacturers and retailers need to consider to win big in cheese in 2022.
Lactalis inaugurates new whey drying tower in Verdun
Lactalis has inaugurated its new €45m ($50.9m) whey-drying tower at its Verdun factory in northeast France.
Report says emissions of Europe’s 20 biggest meat and dairy companies exceed those of the Netherlands
The emissions of Europe’s 20 biggest meat and dairy corporations — including Danish Crown, Nestlé, Danone, Tönnies, FrieslandCampina and Coren — outstrip countries such as the Netherlands and Denmark, yet only three companies have committed to reduce...
Lactalis Canada completes Kraft Heinz Grated Cheese business addition
Lactalis Canada Inc., a subsidiary of France-based Lactalis Group, is adding Kraft Heinz's Grated cheese business to its growing portfolio as part of the Group's US affiliate, after completing the acquisition of Kraft Heinz's Natural, Grated, Cultured...
Lactalis completes acquisition of Leerdammer and Shostka
Global dairy company The Lactalis Group has acquired the European cheese brand Leerdammer, in an operation that includes Royal Bel Leerdammer The Netherlands, Bel Shostka Ukraine, the commercialization of Bel products in Italy, Germany and Ukraine and...
Emmi buys top US feta producer from Lactalis
The Emmi Group has acquired Athenos, the leader in the US feta market.
Who has grabbed top spot in Rabobank’s Global Dairy Top 20?
Rabobank has published its eagerly-awaited annual Global Dairy Top 20 report for 2021.
Big investment in refurbishment at Scottish island cheese company
Orkney Cheese Company Limited, located on the main island of the Orkney Islands in Scotland, is investing in a £925,000 ($1.27m) refurbishment project.
Dairy only sector to protect itself from brand value loss as Yili remains in top spot
The Brand Finance Food & Drink 2021 report is out, and in dairy, Yili recorded 11% brand value growth, widening the gap to second-placed Danone.
NMR and First Milk collaborate on £21m supply chain efficiency project
Dairy service information provider NMR and UK dairy company First Milk say they will work closely together in the provision and use of relevant data to improve dairy chain efficiency, as part of the recently-announced funding for the Digital Dairy Chain...
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UPDATED: ACCC alleges Lactalis Australia Dairy Code breaches
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has instituted Federal Court proceedings against Lactalis Australia Pty Ltd (Lactalis) for alleged breaches of the Dairy Code of Conduct, the first time the ACCC has commenced proceedings for...