Company Overview

Lactalis American Group is the North American division of Groupe Lactalis, the world's second largest dairy corporation. We are the parent company of Sorrento Lactalis, Lactalis USA, and Mozzarella Fresca, which collectively include some of North America's most popular cheese brands: Président, Sorrento, Precious, rondelé, and Galbani.

Together, our three operating companies produce a wide variety of cheeses - including mozzarella, ricotta, provolone, Brie, Camembert, feta, ingredient, snack, and gourmet spreadable cheeses - for use in retail, food service, and industrial markets. Our current production volume ranks us as the fifth largest cheese manufacturer in the United States, with total sales volume over $900 million.

Awards

In 2009, 34 Lactalis cheeses took medals in the World Cheese Awards and U.S. Championship Cheese Contest. Click to view awards.

Company Vision & Purpose

When people think of great cheese, they think of us because we bring innovation and joy from the heart of dairy tradition.

Lactalis American Group. Turning heritage, innovation, and passion into great cheese.

Our Values

Commitment to Quality
The impeccable image and strong reputation of our brands, Président, Sorrento, Precious, Rondelé, Galbani, and Mozzarella Fresca require that each and every one of us continuously place product quality and superior service as an absolute priority in our daily jobs.

Best Work Environment
We value our diverse employees and clients, and strive to create a professional and respectful workplace. Bias, prejudice, harassment, discrimination, and hostile or disrespectful behavior are not tolerated.

Commitment to Excellence
We possess a passion toward our business. We encourage our staff to continually seek ways to improve our organization.

Integrity
We recognize that the most valuable asset of our company is our reputation for integrity, fairness, and compliance with all laws and regulations affecting our business. Our actions and activities will reflect honesty, strong ethics, and tact. Our code of business ethics and corporate compliance program outline the standards and conduct we will employ in conducting our business.

Health and Safety
We are committed to providing a work environment free from hazards that could adversely affect our employees' health, safety, or job performance. Our objective is to continuously focus our health and safety program on minimizing occupational injuries and illnesses toward an ultimate goal of zero accidents and injuries.

Community & Environmental Involvements

Lactalis American Group believes that environmental responsibility is a fundamental aspect of business success. To that end, we've taken several steps, including:

  • A $6.5 million, state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plant in Nampa, ID, that has set the standard for phosphorus removal in Idaho.
  • Renewable energy utilization strategies, including over 90% hydropower used to run our Nampa plant.
  • Clean-burning natural gas fuels boilers in vats, cookers, and for heating cleaning water.
  • Significant investment in energy-conserving piping, pumps, and tanks to reuse clean heated water in our Buffalo, NY, plant.

Training & Development

We believe that all employees deserve the proper resources and guidance to reach their full potential within the company. Therefore, we promise to foster individual progress in the following ways:

  • Building a world-class team through targeted training and development to meet the management challenges of today and tomorrow.
  • Providing every employee of the company the knowledge and tools they will need to succeed in performing the competencies of their job requirements.
  • Ensuring that all staff members understand the key role they play in the success of the company.
  • Providing developmental opportunities for individuals to assist in their career advancement and job fulfillment.

Company Benefits

Our staff is truly the key to our success, and it deserves the very best benefits we can provide within our financial means. Our comprehensive benefit package includes:

  • BlueCross BlueShield medical benefits
  • Express Scripts prescription plan with mail order feature
  • CIGNA Dental with DHMO or DPPO options
  • Vision plan
  • Medical, dependent care, and transit (New York City) flexible spending accounts
  • Long-term disability plans
  • Company-provided and supplemental life insurance policies available for employee, spouse, and children
  • Company-provided short-term disability benefits (except in states that have their own plans)
  • Robust 401(k) program that provides a generous employer-based contribution plus company match for employee contributions
  • Employee Assistance Program offered by independent third-party provider - Ceridian Lifeworks
  • Tuition reimbursement available for those who qualify
  • Comprehensive vacation, personal, and sick leave benefits