Lactalis Gruppe Deutschland

Name

Lactalis Gruppe Deutschland

Legal name

LACTALIS DEUTSCHLAND GmbH

Website

https://lactalis.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1933

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dairy Products

NAICS

Dairy Product Manufacturing (3115), Cheese Manufacturing (311513), Creamery Butter Manufacturing (311512), Dry, Condensed, and Evaporated Dairy Product Manufacturing (311514)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020)

akta.pro primary industry

Drinkable Yogurt & Kefir Manufacturing (AFAHADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dairy Spreads, Dips & Cream Cheese Manufacturing (AFAKAKAL), Lactose-Free & Reduced-Lactose Fluid Milk Processing (AFAHAAAE), Probiotic/Fermented Functional Cultured Dairy (Added Cultures/Prebiotics) Manufacturing (AFAHADAJ)

Keywords

• Dairy products
• Cheese production
• Milk processing
• Foodservice supply
• Lactose-free dairy

Headquarters

HQ city

Kehl/Rhein

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dairy product sales: The Lactalis Group generates revenue through the production and sale of dairy products including cheese ( Galbani, Salakis, Président, and specialty cheeses), drinking milk, yogurt, butter, cream, milk powder for infants and adults, clinical nutrition products, and milk ingredients. The group is the worldwide market leader in dairy products with annual revenue of 30.3 billion euros.
2. Foodservice: Lactalis Foodservice provides dairy products and solutions specifically designed for the out-of-home consumption market, serving professional food service operators including restaurants, hotels, catering companies, and industrial food manufacturers.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Lactalis Gruppe Deutschland is the German subsidiary of the Lactalis Group, the world's largest dairy company, and produces and sells a broad range of dairy products including cheese (Italian, French, sheep, blue, soft, semi-hard, lactose-free), drinking milk, butter, cream, yogurt, milk powder, and dairy ingredients. It operates a portfolio of leading consumer brands (Galbani, Salakis, Président, MinusL, OMIRA, Neuburger, Leerdammer, Frankenland, Thüringer Land, Haydi) and runs a dedicated Foodservice division supplying professional out-of-home operators with tailored dairy solutions.

Product overview

Lactalis Gruppe Deutschland is the German subsidiary of the global Lactalis Group, the world's largest dairy company. The company operates as a diversified dairy products portfolio consisting of three primary brand tiers: flagship consumer brands (Galbani as Germany's #1 Italian cheese brand, Salakis as #1 in sheep cheese, and Président as #1 from France); regional milk brands (OMIRA, MinusL as the leading lactose-free brand with 50+ products, and Neuburger for desserts); and specialty French cheese products (Société Roquefort AOP, Corsu Vecchiu, Lou Pérac, Nicolait quark, and others). The company also maintains a dedicated Foodservice division serving professional markets including retail, restaurants, hotels, catering, and industry with tailored dairy solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Galbani: Italian cheese brand, worldwide leader in Italian cheese, market leader in German Italian cheese market with segments Mozzarella, Mascarpone, Gorgonzola and Ricotta
• Salakis
• Président
• MinusL
• OMIRA Milch
• Neuburger
• Société Roquefort AOP
• Corsu Vecchiu
• Lou Pérac
• Nicolait
• P'tit Basque
• Vallée Camembert 1791
• Coeur de Neufchâtel

Products and services

• Galbani (Italian cheese brand) Italian cheese brand for retail consumers offering Mozzarella, Mascarpone, Gorgonzola, Ricotta, Bel Paese, Taleggio and Grana Padano.
• Salakis (sheep cheese brand) Sheep cheese brand for retail consumers, made from 100% sheep milk; #1 in the sheep cheese/Feta segment in Germany.
• Président (French dairy brand) French dairy brand offering cheese specialties, butter and crème fraîche for retail consumers; #1 French-origin dairy in Germany.
• Lactalis Foodservice Dedicated division for the out-of-home market in Germany, providing professional dairy solutions (milk, cream, butter, cheese specialties, portions) co-developed with chefs.
• MinusL (lactose-free dairy range) Lactose-free dairy product range with more than 50 different dairy products for retail consumers; market leader in lactose-free dairy in Germany for over 20 years.
• OMIRA / OMIRA Milch (regional milk brand) Milk and dairy brand from the Lake Constance region, sourced from predominantly medium-sized family farms (40–50 cows on average), for retail consumers.
• Neuburger (regional dairy brand) Traditional dairy brand in Germany for nearly 50 years offering milk, cream, pudding and dessert products for retail consumers.
• Frankenland (regional milk brand) Regional milk brand from the Franconia region for retail consumers.
• Thüringer Land (regional milk brand) Regional milk brand from the Thuringia region for retail consumers.
• Haydi (ethnic dairy brand) Ethnic dairy brand serving retail consumers.
• Société Roquefort AOP (specialty French cheese) French blue cheese with protected designation of origin (AOP), available in slices (100 g, 200 g), half-loaf (~1.3 kg), quarter-loaf (~660 g) and 4x25 g portions for retail consumers.
• Corsu Vecchiu (specialty French cheese) French Corsican hard cheese specialty, sold in 1.5 kg x 2 lb format for retail consumers.
• Lou Pérac Pérail (specialty French cheese) French creamy soft cheese specialty, sold in 150 g format for retail consumers.
• Nicolait Quark (French fresh cheese) French fresh cheese preparation known for its creamy consistency and fresh taste, available in Natural 0%, 20%, 40% fat content and Vanilla flavors in 500 g packages for retail consumers.
• Coeur de Neufchâtel AOP (specialty French cheese) French AOP-protected heart-shaped cheese from Normandy, sold in 200 g format for retail consumers.
• Vallée Camembert 1791 (specialty French cheese) French Camembert specialty cheese, sold in 250 g format for retail consumers.
• Istara P'tit Basque (specialty French cheese) French semi-hard cheese specialty from the Basque region, sold in approximately 600 g format for retail consumers.
• Leerdammer (cheese brand) Cheese brand added to Lactalis' German portfolio through the 2021 acquisition of Bel Deutschland, for retail consumers.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ESA (École Supérieure des Agricultures)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLactalis partners with the French ESA (École Supérieure des Agricultures) in Angers for an international Master program. The program offers a Master of Science in Engineering degree with students spending half their time at ESA and the other half working at Lactalis, with full coverage of tuition, travel, insurance, and monthly salary. After completing the program, graduates receive positions at Lactalis in Germany.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves11 records

Direct peers

• Bel Group: French cheese company (Laughing Cow, Babybel, Leerdammer). Leerdammer was sold to Lactalis in 2021, creating direct competitive history. Bel Group is a relevant specialty cheese peer with similar European distribution scale.
• Savencia Fromage & Dairy: French specialty cheese company controlling brands like Caprice des Dieux, Saint Albray, and Elle&Vire. Highly comparable as a cheese-focused dairy specialist with European distribution and a relevant competitor in German specialty cheese retail.
• Hochwald: German dairy cooperative focused on milk processing, butter, and dairy ingredients. Competes directly with Lactalis in private label and branded dairy categories in German retail and B2B foodservice.
• DMK Deutsches Milchkontor: Germany's largest dairy cooperative, operating across milk, cheese, butter, and dairy ingredients with brands like Milram. Direct competitor in German retail private label and branded dairy, especially in fresh milk and cheese.
• Theo Müller Group (Müllermilch): Germany's largest privately-owned dairy company and the most direct German dairy competitor. Both companies operate across fluid milk, yogurt, cheese, and dairy ingredients, and compete head-to-head in German retail and foodservice channels.
• Arla Foods: Danish-Swedish dairy cooperative and one of the largest dairy producers globally, with significant German market presence through brands like Arla Bio and Lurpak. Comparable in scale, product breadth (cheese, butter, milk, milk powder), and pan-European distribution.
• FrieslandCampina: Dutch dairy cooperative with strong German retail presence through brands like Chocomel and Frico. Comparable as a multi-category dairy producer operating across cheese, milk, and dairy ingredients with a focus on European markets.

Broad incumbents

• Danone: Global dairy and plant-based food giant with substantial European dairy operations including yogurt, milk, and cream cheese. Overlaps with Lactalis in dairy categories but with a stronger focus on yogurt and plant-based.
• Saputo: Canadian dairy giant with global cheese, milk, and dairy ingredient operations including European presence. Comparable as a large-scale, multi-category dairy manufacturer with cheese-centric operations.

Regional players

• Emmi Group: Swiss dairy processor with strong position in premium dairy, cheese, and specialty products. Comparable in product mix and quality positioning, though primarily focused on Swiss and neighboring markets rather than Germany.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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