Annecy, France
Entremont
Sodiaal is France's leading dairy cooperative, processing milk from 10,000+ farmer-members into cheese, butter, yogurt, and milk products under brands like Yoplait, Candia, and Entremont.
Sodiaal is a French agricultural cooperative founded in 1968, owned and governed by over 10,000 dairy farmer members across France. The cooperative operates a comprehensive dairy production system, collecting and transforming milk into a diverse portfolio of dairy products including cheese (Emmental, Roquefort, specialty cheeses), butter and cream, yogurt (Yoplait brand), milk (Candia), ice cream, and infant nutrition products.
The cooperative emphasizes sustainable and responsible production practices, with dedicated programs for environmental transition, farmer support, and transparent supply chains. Sodiaal operates multiple production facilities across France and markets its products both domestically and internationally through established brands with strong market presence.
The company is deeply committed to cooperative values—all profits and benefits are returned to member farmers, and decision-making is democratic with farmers as the sole shareholders. Sodiaal's mission centers on valorizing French milk, supporting agricultural employment, and advancing sustainable farming practices across its member network.
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