Lactalis Foodservice

What Lactalis Foodservice does

Lactalis Foodservice is the French foodservice and bakery-pastry distribution arm of Lactalis Group, operating as GROUPE LACTALIS FOODSERVICE FRANCE, a société en nom collectif headquartered in Bourgbarré, France with 67 employees and €79,984 in declared capital (RCS Rennes 399 076 991). It sells a broad portfolio of branded and professional dairy products — creams, butters, cheeses (solutions, Italian, portions, whole), preparations, ultra-fresh items, and milks — to professional buyers across six verticals: traditional and gastronomic restaurants, collective catering, bakery-pastry, Italian restaurants, fast food and snacking, and agri-food industries.

The company's commercial model relies on a direct field-sales force of sales representatives and culinary experts who visit establishments across France, supplemented by an informational website, a LinkedIn corporate presence, an email newsletter, and participation in foodservice trade shows such as Snack Show/Parizza. It distributes a portfolio of professional sub-brands including Président Professionnel, Galbani Professionale, Lactel Professionnel, Salakis Professionnel, and Société Professionnel, alongside an expanding set of complementary brands (Walchli, Chaussée aux Moines, Lou Perac, Bocage, Ker-Bihan). Product offerings are adapted to professional use through portion-controlled packaging, professional-format butters and creams, and solution cheeses tailored to specific culinary applications.

Revenue is generated through B2B transactional sales of dairy products; pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated directly through the field-sales team. The division operates exclusively within France, with no disclosed international footprint. Its most recent product innovation, La Recharge Président (launched mid-2026), is a refillable butter service concept targeting hotel breakfast buffets and aligned with RSE (CSR) commitments. Governance is led by Directeur Général Bruno Le Pemp, and the entity operates under the privately-held Lactalis corporate umbrella without independent outside investors.

Name

Lactalis Foodservice

Legal name

GROUPE LACTALIS FOODSERVICE FRANCE

Website

https://lactalisfoodservice.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Lactalis Foodservice is the French B2B foodservice arm of Lactalis Group, supplying branded and professional dairy products — creams, butters, cheeses, preparations, and milks — to restaurants, caterers, bakeries, and food manufacturers across France through a field-sales and culinary-expert model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dairy Foodservice Supply

NAICS

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

SIC

Dairy Products (2020)

akta.pro primary industry

Cheese Powder, Sauce & Flavor Systems Manufacturing (AFAHABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lactose & Dairy Sweeteners Manufacturing (AFAKAKAK), Lactose & Lactose Derivatives Manufacturing (Edible/Pharma, Lactulose) (AFAHAGAE)

Keywords

• Professional dairy supply
• Foodservice dairy products
• Bakery pastry ingredients
• B2B dairy distribution
• Culinary dairy brands

Headquarters

HQ city

Bourgbarré

HQ country

France

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 products sales to foodservice professionals: Lactalis Foodservice generates revenue through the sale of dairy products (creams, butters, cheeses, preparations, milks) to professional customers in the foodservice and bakery-pastry sectors. Products are sold in portion sizes and packaging adapted to professional needs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lactalis Foodservice is a B2B dairy supplier serving French foodservice and bakery-pastry professionals. The company sells professional-grade creams, butters, cheeses (solution cheeses, Italian-style cheeses, portioned cheeses, whole cheeses), prepared dairy products, ultra-fresh dairy, and milks under dedicated professional sub-brands such as Président Professionnel, Galbani Professionale, Lactel Professionnel, Salakis Professionnel, and Société Professionnel. Products are packaged in portion sizes and formulations tailored for restaurants, collective catering, bakeries, and food industry clients, supported by culinary experts and field sales representatives.

Product overview

Lactalis Foodservice is a B2B supplier of dairy products for foodservice professionals, operating for over 20 years with a comprehensive portfolio organized around professional sub-brands (Président Professionnel, Galbani Professionale, Lactel Professionnel, Salakis Professionnel, Société Professionnel) and product categories including Crèmes, Beurres, Fromages solutions, Fromages italiens, Fromages portions, Fromages entiers, Préparations, Ultra-frais, and Laits. The company provides products in individual portions and culinary ingredients packaged for the specific needs of restaurants, bakeries, collective catering, and food industries. Their latest innovation is La Recharge Président, a sustainable butter refill system for hotel breakfast buffets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Président Professionnel: Professional butter brand
• Galbani Professionale
• Lactel Professionnel
• Salakis Professionnel
• Société Professionnel
• Leerdammer
• Bridel
• Flory
• Rouy
• Locatelli
• Président
• Lactel
• La Laitière
• La Bonne Vache
• YAOS
• Primevère
• Siggi's
• Lactalis Ingrédients

Products and services

• Crèmes (Professional Creams) Professional cream products available in various fat content levels for culinary and pastry applications in restaurants, bakeries, and catering operations.
• Beurres (Professional Butters) Professional butter range including incorporation butter, tourage butter, and spreading butter for culinary and baking applications.
• Fromages solutions (Solution Cheeses) Cheese products designed for specific professional applications including sauces, gratins, and convenience foods.
• Fromages italiens (Italian Cheeses) Italian-style cheeses including mozzarella and burrata varieties for professional kitchens, particularly Italian restaurants.
• Fromages portions (Portioned Cheeses) Pre-portioned cheese products for foodservice, ideal for catering and quick-service operations.
• Fromages entiers (Whole Cheeses) Whole cheese products for professional kitchens requiring bulk cheese for slicing or further processing.
• Préparations (Prepared Dairy Products) Ready-to-use culinary preparations made from dairy for professional kitchens.
• Ultra-frais (Ultra-Fresh Dairy) Ultra-fresh dairy products including fresh cheese and cream products requiring refrigeration for foodservice operators.
• Laits (Professional Milks) Professional milk products available in various fat contents for culinary, pastry, and beverage applications.
• La Recharge Président A refillable butter service concept for hotel breakfast buffets that replaces single-use portions with a sustainable refill system aligned with RSE commitments.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Arla Foods Foodservice: European dairy cooperative with a foodservice division active in France and across Europe; comparable in butter, cream and cheese B2B supply but with stronger northern-European orientation.
• Valio Foodservice: Finnish dairy group with a foodservice line (cheeses, butters, creams); comparable B2B dairy supplier serving professional kitchens, though primarily active outside France.

Direct peers

• Eurial Foodservice: French dairy cooperative subsidiary of Agrial, supplying cheeses, creams and butter to French foodservice and bakery professionals — overlapping customer verticals and product categories.
• Savencia Foodservice: French dairy group (Saint Agur, Tartare, Cœur de Lion) running a specialized cheese B2B foodservice arm; competes head-to-head with Lactalis Foodservice's cheese and fromage-solutions lines in French professional channels.
• Sodiaal / Candia Foodservice: France's largest dairy cooperative, supplying milk, cream, butter and cheese to foodservice and bakery customers through Candia and other brands; directly comparable on fluid milk, cream and butter SKUs.
• Bel Group Foodservice: French-headquartered dairy group (Laughing Cow, Kiri, Babybel, Boursin) with a dedicated foodservice division serving French restaurants, bakeries and catering — directly overlapping with Lactalis Foodservice's customer base and product mix.

Broad incumbents

• Nestlé Professional: Global out-of-home foodservice arm of Nestlé; offers dairy and adjacent categories to French operators and competes with Lactalis Foodservice even where Lactalis sub-brands (Bridel, La Laitière) are Nestlé-licensed.
• General Mills Foodservice (Yoplait): Operates the Yoplait yogurt brand in foodservice channels across Europe including France; competes with Lactalis Foodservice's ultra-fresh and yogurt-adjacent products for catering and snacking accounts.
• Kerry Group Foodservice: Global taste and nutrition company supplying dairy-based ingredients and functional solutions to foodservice and food manufacturers; overlaps with Lactalis Foodservice's 'Industries Agroalimentaires' ingredient supply angle.
• Danone Professional: Global dairy giant with a professional/foodservice arm (yogurts, creams, plant-based) that competes with Lactalis Foodservice especially in collective catering and snacking channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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