Cade approval for the acquisition of DPA – The Administrative Council for Economic Defense (Cade) gave the green light for Lactalis do Brasil to acquire DPA Brasil, a joint venture between Fonterra and Nestlé. The decision, announced on October 11, 2023, allows Lactalis to take over two distribution centers and factories in Araras (SP) and Garanhuns (PE), in addition to the manufacturing and distribution of Chambinho, Chamyto and Chandelle products.
Licensing agreement with Tirol Group
To ensure Cade’s approval, Lactalis do Brasil agreed to license the production of Batavo brand fermented milk and Batavinho petit suisse to the Tirol group. The licensing agreement, which should be formalized soon, is expected to last seven years, with the possibility of extension for a further three.
Strengthening the productive sector
Patrick Sauvageot, president of Lactalis for Brazil and the Southern Cone, sees the acquisition as an important step to strengthen the entire production sector. It reinforces the company’s commitment to the development of Brazil and expresses its vision that the national dairy sector needs a strong and responsible leader.
Towards global leadership
With this acquisition, Lactalis do Brasil is ready to take Brazilian milk to a new level on the world market. As a world leader in the dairy chain, Lactalis has expertise, experience and investment capacity to improve the efficiency and productivity of the sector.
With Cade’s approval, the path is open for the conclusion of negotiations.
About Lactalis
Lactalis is a French family company created in 1933 by André Besnier. In 2022, the Lactalis Group is a leader in the dairy market, with an industrial presence in 52 countries, more than 270 factories and 85,500 employees. It began its activities in Brazil in 2014 with the acquisition of the Balkis cheese industry. It expanded its operations in 2015, with the incorporation of selected assets from LBR and Elebat and brands such as Elegê, Parmalat and Batavo. Lactalis acquired, in 2019, Itambé and, in 2021, Confepar. Lactalis do Brasil offers consumers tasty, high-quality dairy products from a selection of established brands, including Batavo, Président, Elegê, Cotochés, Poços de Caldas, Itambé and Parmalat. Currently, Lactalis do Brasil is the leader in milk collection in Brazil. In constant expansion, Lactalis maintains 23 manufacturing units spread across eight states (RS, SC, PR, MG, SP, PE, GO, RJ). Once the new agreement is finalized, the company will have more than 10,900 employees in Brazil.
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