Lactalis Group finalizes acquisition of ProViva & Österlenmejeriet facility

SWEDEN – Skånemejerier, the Swedish subsidiary of the Lactalis Group, has announced the successful acquisition of ProViva, one of Sweden’s most iconic functional beverage brands, along with the Österlenmejeriet production facility in Skåne.

By bringing the brand under its portfolio, Lactalis strengthens its presence in the fast-growing functional beverage segment, which caters to consumers seeking products that combine taste with health benefits.

The acquisition also includes the Österlenmejeriet facility, a modern production site in southern Sweden.

This facility will serve as a hub for manufacturing ProViva products and potentially other Lactalis innovations, ensuring continuity of supply and supporting regional employment.

Danone sells Swedish probiotic juice brand ProViva to Lactalis

In 2025, Danone sold its Swedish probiotic juice brand ProViva to Lactalis for an undisclosed amount.

Danone’s decision to divest ProViva, a brand it acquired a controlling stake in in 2010, is part of a broader initiative to streamline its product portfolio.

The company aims to focus on its core offerings while addressing underutilised production capacity at the Lunnarp facility.

“We are pleased to have reached this agreement with a local, well-known buyer with strong roots in Skåne,” Ignasi Argente, general manager of Danone in the Nordics and Baltics, told FoodBev Media in a statement.

ProViva, known for its range of probiotic fruit juices in flavours such as raspberry, rosehip, blueberry and blackcurrant, has established a strong presence in the Swedish market.

The brand will now be integrated into Skånemejerier, Lactalis’ Swedish subsidiary that specialises in dairy products, including cheese and yogurt.

Cecilia von Perglas, CEO of Skånemejerier, added: “The strong ProViva brand will complement our product portfolio and strengthen our presence in Sweden. I am pleased to welcome over 80 employees to our 800 employees in Sweden.”

The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2026, pending regulatory approvals.

With this acquisition, Lactalis will welcome over 80 employees from the ProViva operations into its existing workforce of 800 in Sweden, ensuring continuity and stability for the local workforce.

Anders Rolfsson, chairman of Skånemejerier, highlighted the collaborative spirit of the deal, stating: “We are convinced it is in favour for all parties, and for us an ending of a successful 15 years of joint venture with Danone”.

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