Lactalis Germany invests US$56.9M to expand Neuburg dairy production capacity

GERMANY – Lactalis Germany is investing US$56.9 million (€50 million) to significantly expand production capacity at its Neuburg dairy facility in Bavaria, reinforcing its position in Germany’s fresh dairy market and supporting long-term growth plans.

The expansion project, centred at Neuburger Milchwerke, a key production site within Lactalis Germany’s manufacturing network, will involve the construction of a new single-storey production building spanning approximately 5.5 hectares.

The new facility is scheduled to begin operations in August/September 2026 and will substantially increase the site’s manufacturing capabilities. By 2030, the expanded plant is expected to produce approximately 40,000 metric tonnes of quark and 104,000 metric tonnes of whey annually.

Overall, the site’s annual production volume is projected to reach around 308,000 metric tonnes, supported by a total raw material input of approximately 314,000 metric tonnes.

The investment underscores Lactalis Germany’s commitment to expanding its fresh dairy operations and strengthens the Neuburg site’s role as one of the company’s high-capacity production hubs.

Lactalis Germany generated €1.3 billion in turnover in 2025, placing it among the top 10 dairy companies in Germany. The company collects approximately 792 million litres of milk annually from 1,391 dairy farmers and employs around 1,300 people across six production sites nationwide.

The Neuburg expansion is expected to support the company’s continued growth strategy while increasing capacity to meet demand across its core fresh dairy product portfolio.

Lactalis reports US$11.8B revenue in 2025

Lactalis reported US$11.75 billion (€10 billion) in revenue, marking a significant milestone in the Americas (North, Central, and South) for the first time.

According to the company, the integration of General Mills’ yogurt activities in the United States—representing US$1.2 billion in revenue, nearly 1,000 employees and two production sites—marked a strategic turning point.

Brought together under the new Midwest Yogurt division, iconic brands such as Yoplait, GoGurt, Oui, and :ratio joined Siggi’s and Stonyfield, enabling the Group to become the third-largest player in the USA fresh dairy market, one of the most competitive segments in the industry.

In 2025, nearly US$1.287 billion (€1.1 billion) was invested in the Group’s industrial facilities to expand production capacity, support new product development and reduce the environmental footprint of sites.

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