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Lactalis acquisition of Fonterra's dairy operations approved by ACCC

Lactalis acquisition of Fonterra's dairy operations approved by ACCC

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced it will not oppose Lactalis Group's' proposed acquisition of Fonterra Co-Operative Group's consumer, dairy ingredients and food service businesses.

UK dairy sector forms multidisciplinary coalition to drive sustainability and resilience

UK dairy sector forms multidisciplinary coalition to drive sustainability and resilience

For the first time, a coalition of UK farmers, processors, retailers and foodservice operators has formed a new steering group aimed at enhancing sustainability and resilience across the dairy sector.

Lactalis USA to invest over $75m in New York dairy facilities

Lactalis USA to invest over $75m in New York dairy facilities

Lactalis USA will invest more than $75 million to modernise its manufacturing facilities in Walton and Buffalo, New York, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency in the state's dairy sector.

General Mills completes sale of US yogurt business to Lactalis

General Mills completes sale of US yogurt business to Lactalis

The divestiture encompasses several well-known yogurt brands, including Yoplait, Go-Gurt, Oui, Mountain High and :ratio, along with manufacturing facilities located in Tennessee and Michigan.

Leerdammer enters spreadables with new cheese launch

Leerdammer enters spreadables with new cheese launch

Lactalis UK & Ireland has introduced a new spreadable cheese under its Leerdammer brand, marking the brand’s first move beyond its core sliced cheese range.

Lactalis acquires Queijos Tavares to expand cheese production in Portugal

Lactalis acquires Queijos Tavares to expand cheese production in Portugal

Lactalis has agreed to acquire Portuguese cheese manufacturer Queijos Tavares from Crest Capital Partners.

Global dairy players eye Fonterra consumer units in potential NZ 4bn deal – Reuters

Global dairy players eye Fonterra consumer units in potential NZ 4bn deal – Reuters

Major international dairy companies, including Meiji, Lactalis and Saputo, are reportedly considering bids for Fonterra’s global consumer businesses, according to Reuters, citing two sources familiar with the matter.

Lactalis and Nestlé team up to launch frozen yogurt line

Lactalis and Nestlé team up to launch frozen yogurt line

Lactalis Canada has entered the frozen yogurt category through a new licensing agreement with Nestlé Canada.

General Mills completes sale of Canadian yogurt business

General Mills completes sale of Canadian yogurt business

General Mills has sold its Canadian yogurt operations to French dairy cooperative Sodiaal, marking a shift in its North American portfolio.

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