GEA plans to complete the acquisition by end of January 2026.
Savencia’s leadership says the move reinforces its long-standing presence in Brazil, where it has operated for decades with heritage names in the dairy sector.
Both FrieslandCampina and Milcobel were founded by and for dairy farmers, with a deeply rooted cooperative mindset and a shared focus on long-term continuity, for the cooperative, the company and the individual farms.
The duo plans to strengthen Imlek’s regional leadership through targeted investment, operational improvements and product innovation.
Wisconsin Whey Protein will become part of FrieslandCampina Ingredients, a global leader in proteins and prebiotics.