Lactalis USA recently announced that it will be making a major investment in its Tulare, California facility. This move will allow the company to significantly increase production of Président Feta cheese.
According to the company, this decision comes as feta cheese continues to grow in popularity with American consumers. The $55 million investment creates Lactalis’ largest feta production line in the U.S.
“We are expanding to increase our cheese production capacity at our facility,” said Esteve Torrens, chief executive officer, Lactalis USA, in a company press release. “This investment into new jobs and expanding operations supports our local communities and demonstrates Lactalis’ long-term view for business success in the United States. This expansion helps us meet the growing demand for Président Feta cheese in the United States, which is good news for our retail customers and consumers who continue to choose Président Feta for cooking at home and creating new occasions to enjoy feta.”
This new, 38,000 square foot manufacturing line will bring additional capacity for Lactalis USA feta production in the U.S. at its facilities in Tulare and Belmont, Wisconsin. The company expects the facility to be fully operational in 2027.
Lactalis USA is a subsidiary of Lactalis, the world’s largest dairy company and currently helps produce products such as Kraft® Parmesan, Président® Feta, Knudsen® Cottage Cheese and Sour Cream.
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