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1 December 2008
Parmalat to sell Lodi dairy unit to Newlat
Parmalat has announced the signing of a preliminary contract with Newlat SpA in respect of the disposal of the Parmalat dairy business unit located at Lodi.
The business unit produces and sells cheese under the Ala, Polenghi and Optimus brands. The unit recorded net sales of approximately €36m in 2007, and currently employs 93 staff. Along with the business unit, a portion of real estate consisting of land and two properties used for the business will also be transferred.
Commercial agreements for supply and distribution will also be executed between Parmalat and Newlat to ensure coverage of the region presently addressed by the existing business through the Parmalat distribution network.
Newlat, based at Reggio Emilia, operates under the Buitoni licenced brand and Polenghi, Matese, Giglio, Torre in Pietra and Fior di Salento owned brands.
For the full year 2008, Newlat expects to report turnover of around €200m, with around 800 staff.