We welcome Lactalis as a SAI Platform member
19th September 2025

“We are excited to join the SAI Platform to advance sustainable dairy farming and tackle shared challenges like climate change. Collaboration across the food value chain is essential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at the farm level!”
Thaïs Zapater, Group CSR Director
Lactalis is a French family-owned dairy company headquartered in Laval, in western France. Founded in 1933 by André Besnier, it has grown into the world’s largest dairy group, operating 266 production sites across 50 countries, distributed in 150 countries and employing approximately 85,500 people. Its product portfolio includes cheese, milk, yoghurt, butter and cream, dairy ingredients and nutritional products. The company owns several major international brands, such as Président, Galbani, Parmalat, and Leerdammer.
Lactalis has been developing dairy and cheese know-how since the company was founded and activities to respond to its mission to offer healthy, tasty and affordable products.
To learn more about Lactalis visit their website.