Our company takes pleasure in being a reputable manufacturer of high-quality and trusted brands in Saudi Arabia, including President, Pride, and Yasmin.
Lactalis Group, which is the world’s largest dairy company established by André Besnier in Laval, France in 1933, we benefit from our extensive experience and expertise.
With +270 production sites and over 85,000 employees across 94 countries, the Lactalis Group has a global presence.
In Saudi Arabia, we combine the Lactalis Group’s legacy and knowledge with local dairy know-how and passion, creating job opportunities and delivering wholesome dairy products since 2005.
Our strong brands in dairy product categories, such as cheese, butter, and creams, continue to thrive in the Saudi Arabian market.
Our Values
We are guided by out three core values of Ambition, Engagement and With Simplicity. These values, together with their supporting behaviours, are at the heart of our business and demonstrate how we manage the business.
Ambition
Setting higher goals in the daily
management of the business,
and continually developing one’s
professional and individual capabilities.
Engagement
Showing true entrepreneurship,
both individually and collectively.
Being reliable, accountable
and loyal.
With Simplicity
Acting with transparency,
pragmatism and an open mind,
while working effectively and
beingresults-oriented.
Our History
1933
Entreprise Besnier Founded in laval
1968
Launch of president Brand
2005
Lactalis Joint Venture with UG Group
2005
President Brand in Saudi Arabia
2016
100% Lactalis acquisition
2022
Labneh internalization in Saudi Arabia
Certificates
FSSC 22000 (Food Safety System Certification 22000)
- Focus: Encompasses food safety and quality management systems.
- Key Points:
- Integrates ISO 22000 standards with additional requirements.
- Emphasizes prerequisite programs (PRPs) and HACCP principles.
- Covers food safety planning, traceability, and control of food hazards.
- Importance:
- Recognized globally, ensuring the safety and quality of food products.
- Supports compliance with industry-specific requirements and regulations.
BRCGS (British Retail Consortium Global Standards) - Issue 9
- Focus: Ensures product safety, legality, and quality across the supply chain.
- Key Points:
- Evaluates food safety, quality, and operational criteria.
- Considers management commitment, HACCP, and factory standards.
- Covers product specifications, supplier control, and traceability.
- Importance:
- Demonstrates commitment to producing safe and high-quality food.
- Assures retailers and consumers of stringent safety and quality measures.
HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points)
- Focus: Proactive approach to identifying and controlling food safety hazards.
- Key Points:
- Identifies potential hazards in the food production process.
- Establishes critical control points and preventive measures.
- Monitors and verifies control procedures for ongoing effectiveness.
- Importance:
- Central to ensuring safe and hazard-free food production.
- Prevents risks by addressing critical points in the production process.
Halal Certification
- Focus: Complies with Islamic dietary laws and guidelines.
- Key Points:
- Ensures compliance with Sharia laws in food production.
- Validates permissible ingredients and processing methods.
- Covers cleanliness, purity, and ethical standards in food preparation.
- Importance:
- Facilitates access to Muslim markets by certifying Halal products.
- Builds trust and confidence among consumers seeking Halal-certified products.
SFDA Award with A+ (2021) and SFDA Award with A+ (2020)
- Focus: Acknowledgment from the Saudi Food and Drug Authority.
- Key Points:
- Recognizes exceptional compliance with SFDA regulations.
- Reflects commitment to food safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
- Indicates consistency in maintaining high standards over consecutive years.
- Importance:
- Demonstrates excellence in compliance with Saudi food safety regulations.
- Establishes credibility and trustworthiness in the local market.
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