Lisbon, Portugal
Lactalis Portugal
Spanish-French Lactalis Portuguese arm producing Castelo Branco DOP cheese, fresh cheese, yogurts and cream cheese with private-label work.
Lactalis Portugal operates as the Portuguese division of the global Lactalis group, one of the world's leading dairy companies. The Portuguese operations are structured around multiple entities: Lactalis Portugal, Produtos Lácteos, Lda; Parmalat Portugal, Produtos Alimentares, Lda; Lacticínios do Paiva, S.A in Lamego; Lactopaiva Cabo Verde, Lda; and Sequeira & Sequeira. The group manufactures pasteurised, sterilised, and UHT milk products, milk-based beverages, cream products, béchamel sauce, fruit juices, nectars, and soft drinks. Speciality items include lactose-free and gluten-free options. The company holds multiple certifications including ISO 9001 for quality management, ISO 14001 for environmental management, and IFS Food Level 7. Parmalat Portugal's manufacturing facility in Águas de Moura is certified for the production of milk, cream, béchamel, juice-based dairy drinks, juices, nectars and carbonated beverages. The group operates several cheese brands including Paiva (established 1933), President, Galbani, and various regional specialty cheese makers. Fruit juice and dairy drink brands include Ucal, Santal, and Parmalat. Additional certifications include Rainforest Alliance for sustainable cocoa sourcing, Welfair animal welfare certification for milk suppliers, and certification for pasture-raised milk. The company emphasises corporate responsibility initiatives focused on carbon footprint reduction, sustainable packaging, and animal welfare.
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- Beverages
- Dairy drinks
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