Porto, Portugal
Lactogal
Largest Iberian dairy group (1996) with ~2,500 employees and 12 plants producing brands Mimosa, Agros, Vigor and Matinal alongside major private-label volumes for Continente, Pingo Doce, Lidl and Auchan.
Grupo Lactogal operates as an agribusiness group with 30 years of experience and approximately 2,565 employees across multiple production facilities. The company acquires milk exclusively from Portugal and Spain, processing 1.253 billion litres annually into products including UHT milk, yoghurt, cheese, butter, cream and dairy drinks sold at a rate of 48 units per second. The group maintains operations across multiple production units and distributes to both national and international markets. Grupo Lactogal holds certifications and operates management systems aligned with food safety standards, and emphasises sustainability practices from milk production through manufacturing and distribution. The company invests in research and development focused on nutritional value and safety, working with a large network of dairy producers to ensure quality standards across its supply chain.
Capabilities
- Beverages
- Dairy drinks
- Thermal
- UHT
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