What Lactalis Food Service Iberia does

Lactalis Food Service Iberia, S.L.U. is the Iberian foodservice division of Lactalis Group, the French multinational dairy company described as the world's largest dairy products group. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Madrid, the company is a wholly-owned single-member limited company (S.L.U.) under Lactalis Group, operating with no independent shareholders or outside investors. It serves the HORECA channel — hotels, restaurants, cafes, bars, pastry shops, bakeries, ice cream shops, and semi-industrial food producers — across Spain and Portugal through a direct sales force. Pricing is quote-based for professional volumes and is not publicly disclosed.

The company's product offering spans the full dairy and adjacent categories relevant to professional kitchens: milks (classic, organic goat, fresh, lactose-free, condensed), creams (pasteurized, UHT for cooking and whipping, spray, coffee cream), butters and margarines, an extensive cheese range (aged, fresh, goat, blue/Roquefort, soft paste, processed, pressed paste, pizza specialty, fresh mozzarella, mascarpone, ricotta, and Italian specialties), Italian charcuterie (guanciale, prosciutto cotto/crudo), desserts and sauces, milkshakes and coffee beverages, and plant-based alternatives. Distribution operates under a portfolio of recognized brands — Président, Galbani Professionale, Puleva, El Castillo, RAM, Campobello, Yosi, Santal, Flor de Esgueva, Société, El Ventero, and Chufi — each maintaining dedicated consumer-facing URLs alongside the foodservice catalog. The company runs Lactacademy, an online culinary training platform for foodservice professionals, and maintains event presence including the Madrid Fusión food exhibition.

Commercially, the business model is wholesale B2B product distribution to foodservice operators, generating revenue through direct sales of dairy and related products in professional formats. Recent strategic activity has focused on segment-specific product development, notably Galbani Professionale's Mozzarella Fiordilatte Taglio Napoli for Neapolitan pizzerias (2026) and a Puleva hospitality milkshake push, alongside brand activations such as 'La Via d'Italia by Galbani' across Madrid restaurants. The company has received World Cheese Awards Bronze Medals in 2023-2024 (Galbani Parmigiano Reggiano DOP 1Kg) and 2025-2026 (Gran Capitán curado 3 kg), and is GDPR-compliant in its data handling practices. No revenue, headcount, or M&A figures are publicly disclosed.

Name

Lactalis Food Service Iberia

Legal name

LACTALIS FOOD SERVICE IBERIA, S.L.U.

Website

https://lactalisfoodservice.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Lactalis Food Service Iberia is the Iberian foodservice arm of Lactalis Group, distributing a multi-brand portfolio of dairy and related products (cheeses, creams, butters, milks, Italian charcuterie, plant-based) to HORECA operators across Spain and Portugal via direct sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Foodservice Dairy Distribution

NAICS

Dairy Product Manufacturing (3115), Dairy Product (except Frozen) Manufacturing (31151), Cheese Manufacturing (311513)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020)

akta.pro primary industry

Cheese (Natural & Processed) (CRADACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dairy Spreads, Dips & Cream Cheese Manufacturing (AFAKAKAL), Yogurt & Cultured Dairy (Yogurt, Kefir, Sour Cream, Cottage Cheese) (CRADACAB), Dairy Alternatives (Plant-Based Milk, Yogurt, Creamers) (CRADACAF)

Keywords

• Dairy foodservice distribution
• HORECA dairy supply
• Professional cheese portfolio
• Culinary training academy
• Italian charcuterie wholesale

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Dairy Foodservice Products: Sale of dairy products including cheeses, creams, butters, milk, and Italian charcuterie to foodservice professionals (HORECA channel). Products sold through direct distribution to restaurants, hotels, bakeries, and other food service establishments.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lactalis Food Service Iberia is the Iberian foodservice division of Lactalis Group, selling a multi-brand portfolio of dairy products — milks, creams, butters, margarines, cheeses (Spanish, French and Italian specialties), Italian charcuterie, milkshakes, coffee beverages, and plant-based drinks — to professional buyers in the HORECA channel (hotels, restaurants, cafes, bakeries, pastry shops, ice cream shops) across Spain. It complements product sales with LACTACADEMY, an online culinary academy offering recipes and training for foodservice professionals. Revenue is generated through direct B2B sales of these dairy products in professional formats and volumes.

Product overview

Lactalis Food Service Iberia is the specialized foodservice division of Lactalis, the world's largest dairy products group, serving the HORECA (hotels, restaurants, and cafeterias) channel across Spain. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of dairy products organized into distinct categories: milks (classic, organic, fresh, lactose-free, condensed), creams (pasteurized, UHT for cooking and whipping, spray, coffee cream), butters and margarines, and an extensive cheese range spanning Spanish, French, and Italian varieties. The portfolio is distributed through multiple brands including Président (French butter and cheese), Galbani Professionale (Italian cheeses), Puleva (Spanish milk and shakes), El Castillo (Spanish dairy), RAM, Campobello, Yosi, Santal (plant-based), Flor de Esgueva, Societé (Roquefort), El Ventero, and Chufi. Key Italian specialty products include Mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano, Grana Padano, Pecorino Romano, Gorgonzola, and Provolone. The company also offers Italian charcuterie (Guanciale, Prosciutto), desserts and sauces, milkshakes, and plant-based beverages. Beyond physical products, the company provides LACTACADEMY, an online dairy academy for culinary professionals, and maintains active engagement with the hospitality sector through events like Madrid Fusión.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Président: French butter and dairy brand serving professional foodservice channels
• Galbani Professionale
• Puleva
• Campobello
• El Castillo
• Flor de Esgueva
• RAM
• Yosi
• Santal
• Societé
• El Ventero
• Chufi

Products and services

• Leches (Milks) Foodservice milk portfolio offering classic whole, semi-skimmed and skimmed milks, organic and goat milk, fresh milk, lactose-free milks, and condensed milk in formats suitable for professional kitchens.
• Natas (Creams) Foodservice cream portfolio including pasteurized cream, UHT cream for cooking, UHT cream for whipping, spray cream, coffee cream, and cream mixes in various professional formats (e.g., 2L Rex, 35% MG, 38% MG).
• Mantequillas y Margarinas (Butters and Margarines) Foodservice butter and margarine portfolio including block butter, portioned butter, and margarine in various sizes for professional kitchens and buffets.
• Quesos (Cheeses) Comprehensive foodservice cheese portfolio covering aged, semi-aged, fresh, goat, Roquefort and blue, soft-paste, processed and cream cheeses, pressed-paste cheeses (Edam, Cheddar, Emmental), pizza-specialty cheeses, fresh mozzarella, mascarpone, ricotta, and Italian specialties (Parmigiano Reggiano DOP, Grana Padano, Pecorino Romano, Gorgonzola, Provolone).
• Postres y Salsas (Desserts and Sauces) Foodservice desserts and culinary sauces including Bechamel sauce and other culinary preparations for professional use.
• Charcutería Italiana (Italian Charcuterie) Italian charcuterie for foodservice including Guanciale, Prosciutto Cotto, and Prosciutto Crudo for authentic Italian preparations.
• Batidos y Bebidas Café (Milkshakes and Coffee Beverages) Milkshakes and coffee beverages including Puleva shakes and coffee drink formats positioned for the hospitality sector.
• Bebidas Vegetales (Plant-based Beverages) Plant-based beverage portfolio for foodservice including vegetable milks and horchata (Chufi tiger nut beverage).
• LACTACADEMY (Online Culinary Academy) Online culinary academy providing training, recipes and resources for chefs, pastry chefs and hospitality professionals on dairy products and culinary techniques.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Madrid FusiónminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLactalis Food Service Iberia participates in Madrid Fusión, a major food industry exhibition in Spain, hosting competitions like 'Bocados con Queso' with finalist recipes from professional chefs.
• LactacademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnline culinary academy providing training and recipes for foodservice professionals. Lactacademy offers resources for chefs and professionals in pastry, restaurant, and hospitality sectors.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Iparlat: Spanish dairy company with broad dairy portfolio including fluid milk, creams, and cheese serving retail and foodservice in the Iberian market — comparable regional competitor.
• Central Lechera Asturiana / CAPA Group: Leading Spanish dairy cooperative with foodservice lines (Pascual, CAPA) supplying HORECA across Iberia — direct regional competitor in fluid milk, cream and butter categories.
• Granarolo: Italian dairy group with extensive foodservice range (mozzarella, Parmigiano, ricotta, charcuterie); a regional peer sharing the same Italian DOP cheese heritage Lactalis Iberia commercializes through Galbani Professionale.

Broad incumbents

• Nestlé Professional: Global foodservice incumbent offering dairy-adjacent categories (creamers, milks, culinary dairy) to HORECA worldwide; broader portfolio but overlaps with Lactalis Iberia in dairy beverages and culinary dairy.

Direct peers

• Schreiber Foods: Major US-headquartered B2B dairy company supplying cheese, cream and dairy ingredients to foodservice operators globally; directly comparable in B2B dairy foodservice, though with stronger US footprint.
• Savencia Fromage & Dairy: French multinational dairy group focused on cheese and specialty dairy with strong foodservice presence (Bresse Bleu, St Môret, Tartare); directly competes in the same HORECA cheese and cream categories across Southern Europe.
• Bel Group (La Professional): French multinational cheese group (Laughing Cow, Babybel, Kiri, Leerdammer) with a dedicated professional channel targeting HORECA — directly comparable as a multinational cheese specialist with foodservice ambitions.
• FrieslandCampina Professional: Dutch dairy cooperative with a Professional business unit supplying cheeses, dairy ingredients, and cream to foodservice customers worldwide — comparable B2B portfolio breadth and HORECA distribution model.
• Arla Foods (Arla Pro): Danish-Swedish dairy cooperative operating Arla Pro, a dedicated B2B foodservice division serving HORECA across Europe with cheeses, butter, milk and cream — directly comparable multi-category dairy foodservice model.
• Danone Professional: Danone's B2B foodservice arm supplying dairy and plant-based products (yogurts, cream, coffee creamers) to out-of-home channels across Europe — comparable multi-category HORECA dairy supplier.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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