Lactalis in Spain closed 2024 with a turnover of 1,676 billion euros, confirming its leadership in the dairy sector. This is highlighted in the new Social Responsibility Report, which underlines the solidity of a model based on territorial proximity, innovation and sustainability. The sales structure shows a clear prevalence of milk, which represents 51% of the business, followed by cheese (24%), yogurt and desserts (15%), butter and cream (9%), nutritional ingredients (6%) and other products (1%).
More than 12 million Spanish families have chosen the group's brands - including Puleva, Président, Galbani, El Ventero, Flor de Esgueva, Gran Capitán and Chufi - and those of the joint venture with Nestlé, such as Yogures Nestlé, La Lechera and Nescafé Latte. The overall economic impact on the territory was 1,059 billion euros, including industrial investments, local supplies, employment and taxes.
73,4% of investments were allocated to municipalities with fewer than 25.000 inhabitants, confirming the commitment to the vitality of rural areas. In 2024, 26 new references were launched, exceeding the 1.000 active references on the market. 97,7% of the milk collected (993 million liters) obtained the Animal Welfare certification.
On the environmental front, CO₂ emissions (scope 1 and 2) have been reduced by 69,3% compared to 2019. In addition, 80% of packaging is recyclable and 30% uses recycled material. The employment front also shows stability: 2.617 employees, 93,8% with permanent contracts, and a turnover rate of less than 2,1%. “We have grown not only economically, but also as a human, social and sustainable organization,” said David Saliot, new CEO of Lactalis España e Portugal.
