30th June 2026 Dairy / LactalisLactalis-Mainland Dairy has officially opened its new multi-temperature distribution centre in Christchurch, concluding a strategic supply chain consolidation for its South Island operations.
31st March 2026 Fonterra / LactalisFonterra today completed the sale of its global consumer and associated businesses, Mainland Group, to Lactalis, and now becomes a supplier to the French giant.
2nd February 2026 Fonterra / LactalisBeyond the multi-billion dollar Mainland purchase price, Lactalis has committed to a $100m local capex spend, regulatory filings reveal.
12th August 2025 Fonterra / LactalisNZ heritage dairy brands Anchor and Mainland could become French owned, with Lactalis reportedly in exclusive negotiations to buy Fonterra’s consumer business.
