Lactalis invests over €16 million in south Brazil operations
Lactalis, a leading French multinational involved in the dairy industry, has announced a significant investment of €16.5 million to expand its operations in Rio Grande do Sul, the southernmost state of Brazil. The French dairy company plans to enhance its 5 factories throughout 2025.
The announcement was recently made by Roosevelt Júnior, the company’s president in Brazil, during a meeting with governor Eduardo Leite at the Expointer agricultural show held at Parque de Exposições Assis Brasil. The investment will enhance Lactalis factories in Teutônia, Tapera, Três de Maio, Santa Rosa, and Ijuí.
Dairy production and cheese line
The expansion project includes introducing new production lines, such as a processed cheese line in Santa Rosa, a whey protein line in Teutônia, and a mozzarella line in Três de Maio. Additionally, the capacity for energy generation in Ijuí will be increased to support cheese production.
Lactalis, which operates plants in Ijuí, Santa Rosa, Teutônia, and Três de Maio, with 2 facilities in the latter, is committed to strengthening its partnership with local dairy farmers.
“We contribute with technology, property management, and high-quality inputs that enhance productivity and income in rural areas. We are very pleased to expand our business in the state. Rio Grande do Sul is pivotal for our company, and we always rely on the partnership with the state government,” stated Roosevelt Júnior.
Benefit the entire state
Governor Eduardo Leite of Brazil’s southernmost state, Rio Grande do Su, welcomed the investment, highlighting it as a testament to confidence in the future of Rio Grande do Sul. “This important investment will mean more job creation, income, and development for the regions that will benefit and for the entire state,” he said.
Globally, the Lactalis Group offers products in 88 countries, supported by over 250 factories and 80,000 employees worldwide. In Brazil, where Lactalis is the leading dairy company in terms of milk collection from partner producers, currently operates 21 production plants across 8 states and employs 10,000 people.
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