SAVENCIA Fromage & Dairy

What SAVENCIA Fromage & Dairy does

SAVENCIA Fromage & Dairy is the publicly listed cheese and dairy operating subsidiary of Groupe SAVENCIA Saveurs & Spécialités (Euronext Paris: SAVE), which also operates a separate SAVENCIA Gourmet division covering chocolate, charcuterie, and fish products. Founded in France in 1956 with the launch of Caprice des Dieux (the first branded soft cheese in France), the group generated approximately €7 billion in 2025 revenue across 120 countries with 22,680 employees. Its core business is producing and marketing branded and private-label specialty cheeses, anchored by Géramont — the #1 cheese brand in Germany since 1973 — alongside Milkana, Fol Epi, Saint Albray, Bresso, Chavroux (goat cheese, #1 in Germany), Saint Agur, Giovanni Ferrari, Chaumes, Le Tartare, and the organic Söbbeke line from Allgäu.

In Germany, the group operates two entities: SAVENCIA Fromage & Dairy Deutschland GmbH (Wiesbaden; marketing, product development, sales, IT, finance, and pan-European service functions; ~230 employees) and Edelweiss GmbH & Co. KG (Kempten, Allgäu; ~470 employees; one of the group's most modern cheese factories, deploying UHT plants, high-heat systems, decanters, pasteurization, and TPM principles). The German R&D footprint around 1892-dated Edelweiss heritage supports production of Milkana and other premium specialty cheeses from regional Allgäu milk.

The company makes money through (i) branded cheese and dairy product sales distributed via German food retail (LEH), supported by regional Bezirksleiter in-store execution and dedicated category leadership for hard discounters; (ii) private-label manufacturing for major retailers including Lidl and Kaufland, managed through a dedicated Customer Director handling bids and national/international negotiations; and (iii) foodservice distribution to professional catering, restaurants, and institutional buyers, with presence at INTERNORGA. Q1 2026 sales totaled €1,629 million (−0.4% comparable, −3.9% reported), with the Cheese Products segment down −1.4% comparable and Other Dairy Products (ingredients) up +0.3%. Strategic activity in late 2025–early 2026 centers on the announced acquisition of Brazilian dairy peer Quatá Alimentos (Quatá and Glória brands), subject to CADE antitrust clearance, alongside the launch of a prototype AI "Amélie" virtual cheese expert for cheese-counter consulting.

Name

SAVENCIA Fromage & Dairy

Legal name

SAVENCIA Fromage & Dairy Deutschland GmbH

Website

https://www.savencia-fd.de/

Company type

Public

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

SAVENCIA Fromage & Dairy is the publicly listed cheese and dairy subsidiary of Groupe SAVENCIA (Euronext: SAVE), producing and marketing branded and private-label specialty cheeses — including Germany's #1 brand Géramont — for retail, hard-discounter, and foodservice customers across 120 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dairy Manufacturing

NAICS

Cheese Manufacturing (311513), Dairy Product (except Frozen) Manufacturing (31151), Dairy Product Manufacturing (3115), Creamery Butter Manufacturing (311512), Fluid Milk Manufacturing (311511)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Cheese Manufacturing (AFAKAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fresh/Natural Cheese Manufacturing (Unripened & Soft) (AFAHABAA), Private Label & Contract Cheese Manufacturing (AFAHABAJ), Dairy Spreads, Dips & Cream Cheese Manufacturing (AFAKAKAL), Cheese (Natural & Processed) (CRADACAC)

Keywords

• Cheese manufacturing
• Branded dairy products
• Private label dairy
• Premium cheese brands
• Foodservice distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Wiesbaden

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Cheese Products: SAVENCIA generates the majority of its revenue from branded and private-label cheese products sold through retail and foodservice channels. The Cheese Products segment is the core business, producing specialty cheeses and processed cheese under owned brands as well as retailer private labels.
2. Other Dairy Products: Revenue from other dairy products including ingredients business showing positive volume trends, offsetting commodity market weakness. Butter and dairy fat products are also part of the portfolio.
3. Private Label / Retailer Brands: SAVENCIA manufactures and supplies private-label cheese products for major retail chains including Lidl and Kaufland, managed by a dedicated Customer Director for private-label operations based in Wiesbaden.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

SAVENCIA Fromage & Dairy produces and distributes branded and private-label cheese and dairy products. The company operates cheese manufacturing facilities (notably Edelweiss in Kempten for processed cheese, premium specialties, and UHT/pasteurized dairy) and markets a portfolio of proprietary cheese brands such as Géramont, Milkana, Fol Epi, Saint Albray, Bresso, Chavroux, Saint Agur, and Giovanni Ferrari through German food retail, foodservice, and international channels across 120 countries.

Product overview

SAVENCIA Fromage & Dairy is a French dairy and cheese products company with two main divisions: SAVENCIA Fromage & Dairy (world's #1 for cheese specialties) and SAVENCIA Gourmet (premium chocolate specialties, sausages, and fish products). The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of branded cheese products including premium and everyday brands such as Géramont (Germany's #1 cheese brand), Milkana, Saint Albray, Fol Epi, Bresso, Chavroux (goat cheese), Giovanni Ferrari (Italian-style), Brunch (spread), Saint Agur, and others. Products are sold in various formats including loaves, slices, portions, and snacking options. The Group's operations span cheese manufacturing and marketing, with production facilities in Germany (Edelweiss in Kempten) and marketing operations in Wiesbaden. The recent acquisition of Brazil's Quatá Alimentos expands the geographic footprint in South America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Géramont: France's leading soft cheese brand; the number 1 cheese in Germany since 1973. Known for its unique mild and creamy taste with aging guarantee.
• Milkana
• Fol Epi
• Saint Albray
• Bresso
• Chavroux
• Saint Agur
• Brunch
• Chaumes
• Le Tartare
• Etorki
• Giovanni Ferrari
• Haute Fromagerie
• Caprice des Dieux
• Le Rustique
• Söbbeke
• Quatá
• Glória

Products and services

• Géramont The most popular cheese brand in Germany, a soft cheese available since 1973, known for its unique mild and creamy taste with ripening guarantee. Targeted at consumer retail and cheese counters.
• Milkana Cheese brand from the Allgäu region, known for its full-bodied flavor and creamy consistency, ideal for bread and cooking. Targeted at consumer retail with international coordination from Kempten.
• Saint Albray Cheese from South France with original flower shape, a spicy specialty that makes any cheese platter a culinary highlight. Targeted at cheese connoisseurs and platters.
• Bresso Fresh cheese specialties inspired by the south of France, bringing cheese enjoyment with herbs from Provence. Targeted at consumer retail.
• Fol Epi French cheese cut from small loaves, with a mild aroma and rich taste revealed through fine slicing. Inspired by southern French tradition. Targeted at consumer retail.
• Chavroux Goat cheese made from 100% goat milk with a particularly gentle taste, the #1 brand in the German goat cheese market. Suitable for newcomers and enthusiasts.
• Giovanni Ferrari Italian-style cheese including Grana Padano and Parmigiano Reggiano, with unique aging art that crowns Italian dishes. Targeted at consumer retail.
• Brunch Bread spread brand offering versatile and creative taste experiences for bread or cooking. Targeted at consumer retail.
• Saint Agur Premium cheese brand among SAVENCIA's connoisseur brands, appealing to gourmet consumers.
• Le Tartare Cheese brand in the SAVENCIA portfolio, marketed in Germany. Targeted at consumer retail.
• Chaumes Cheese brand marketed by SAVENCIA in Germany, available to consumer retail.
• Söbbeke Cheese and dairy brand from the organic dairy portfolio, produced at Edelweiss in Kempten. Targeted at consumer retail and organic segment.
• Etorki Cheese brand marketed by SAVENCIA in Germany. Targeted at consumer retail.
• Haute Fromagerie Premium specialty cheese brand from the SAVENCIA portfolio, marketed in Germany. Targeted at premium/gourmet consumer segment.
• Private Label Cheese and Dairy Products SAVENCIA manufactures and supplies private-label cheese and dairy products for major retail chains including Lidl and Kaufland. Managed by a dedicated Customer Director covering bids, negotiations, and relationship management. Targeted at hard discount and retail private label.
• Caprice des Dieux Soft cheese that revolutionized the French market in 1956, the first cheese brand in France created by founder Jean-Noël Bongrain. Featured within Groupe SAVENCIA's portfolio.
• SAVENCIA FoodsERVICE Products Branded cheese products and creative snack solutions offered through the foodservice division to professional catering companies, restaurants, hotels, and institutional food service operators in Germany.

Named customers2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Quatá AlimentoscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 December 2025SAVENCIA signed an agreement to acquire Quatá Alimentos, a Brazilian cheese and dairy products manufacturer. The acquisition aims to strengthen Savencia's presence and product portfolio in Brazil, where it already has established local brands. The deal includes Quatá's namesake brand and Glória brand products. The transaction is subject to review and clearance by Brazil's antitrust authority CADE before completion.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Lactalis: World's largest dairy group and direct global competitor in branded and private-label cheese specialties. Overlaps with SAVENCIA across soft cheese, mozzarella, and specialty categories in Europe and internationally.
• Arla Foods: European dairy cooperative with significant branded cheese portfolio (Castello, Apetina, Lurpak butter) serving retail and foodservice in the same channels as SAVENCIA in Germany and the wider EU.
• FrieslandCampina: Dutch dairy cooperative producing branded and private-label cheese, butter, and dairy ingredients with strong European retail presence — comparable in scale and channel mix to SAVENCIA.
• Saputo: Canadian-headquartered global dairy company with a sizable cheese and dairy ingredients business; serves retail and foodservice globally and is a relevant comparable on cheese-specialty M&A scale.
• Danone: Global dairy and plant-based food major with European retail presence; while less cheese-specialized, overlaps in branded dairy distribution and foodservice channels in Germany and Europe.

Direct peers

• Bel Group: French branded cheese company (Laughing Cow, Babybel, Boursin, Kiri) competing head-to-head in European branded cheese specialties with similar premium and everyday-brand portfolio strategy.
• Hochland: German-headquartered cheese manufacturer focused on processed and specialty cheese (Hochland, Valio, Almette), directly overlapping SAVENCIA's processed-cheese and branded specialties business in Germany.

Regional players

• Molkerei Müller: German private dairy company with branded dairy and cheese products in German retail — a regional comparable on German cheese/dairy branded competition and private-label supply.
• Emmi: Swiss dairy processor with strong specialty cheese portfolio and European distribution; comparable to SAVENCIA on premium specialty cheese and private-label production in DACH-region channels.
• Royal Lacteas (Lacteas Garcia Baquero / Lactalis Iberia): Spanish specialty cheese manufacturer (Garcia Baquero, El Ventero) competing in Iberian and Southern European branded cheese markets — a regional comparable to SAVENCIA's Saint Albray and Fol Epi portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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