Phalempin, France
Loyez Woessen
French butter specialist and co-manufacturer producing premium quality European butter since 1922 in branded and private label formats for major retailers.
Loyez Woessen is a leading French butter producer with over 100 years of heritage, founded in 1922 through the merger of two family companies. Located in Phalempin in Northern France at the heart of the European dairy basin, the company specializes in manufacturing and packaging both branded and private label premium quality butter products for distribution throughout Europe and beyond. The company maintains two production facilities: Loyez Woessen in Phalempin and Charrier in Carquefou.
The company offers a comprehensive range of butter products including conventional butter, organic butter, reduced-fat (60%) butter, and spreadable butter in multiple formats such as packs, farmhouse shapes, rolls, and carton pots. Their product portfolio includes brands like Le Campagnou, La Charrette, Le Villageois, and Le Petit Beurrier, serving major retail partners including Carrefour, Leclerc, Lidl, Auchan, and Intermarché.
Loyez Woessen prioritizes quality and food safety with rigorous quality management systems, HACCP compliance, Food Defense protocols, and regular quality control. The company maintains high service levels exceeding 99.5% and emphasizes sourcing from suppliers with animal welfare practices and organic farming certifications. Their commitment to sustainability is reflected in their development of eco-conscious packaging solutions and the organic farming certification obtained in 2018.
The company serves as a co-manufacturer and contract producer for private label butter products while maintaining their own branded portfolio, combining traditional expertise with modern production capabilities and customer-focused service across international markets.
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- Dairy
- Butter & cream
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