Candia (Coopérative Sodiaal) in the news

Candia's Lons plant, under Sodiaal, is revitalizing its dairy operations by focusing on a local sourcing model through 'Les Éleveurs du Sud-Ouest' to ensure farmer remuneration, animal welfare, and environmental sustainability in the Southwest region.

Candia, founded in 1971 by the Sodiaal cooperative, is France's leading national milk brand, known for its wide range of dairy products and commitment to sustainable practices.

Candia, the second-largest milk market player, is launching a new range of functional, lactose-free milks called 'Candia+' with added health benefits such as protein, immunity, and energy.

Sodiaal raised an alarm about a 54% increase in European Emmental imports in January 2026, leading seven major distributors to sign a charter prioritizing French-made Emmental to support local farmers and the dairy industry.

Sodiaal, a leading French dairy cooperative with 14,000 farmers, discussed market strategies and regional achievements at a meeting in northern France.

Sodiaal launches a new campaign "OUI au lait de notre coopérative" to promote 100% French milk origin across its brands and support its cooperative model.

Candia's GrandLait brand is relaunching with a new visual identity and significant investment, emphasizing its cooperative model and farmer support.

Candia, a dairy brand, chose organic farmer Quentin Mauny to represent Sodiaal's cooperative commitments and celebrate GrandLait's 40th anniversary, but a planned press event was canceled due to political news.

Sodiaal stabilized its 5.8 billion euro revenue in 2024 while pushing for international growth and fair dairy pricing.

Sodiaal announced strong 2024 financial results, including increased net profit and turnover, while maintaining attractive milk prices for farmers and expanding internationally, but voiced concerns about an escalating price war in the dairy sector.

Sodiaal's president urges distributors to accept moderate price increases to safeguard the French dairy industry ahead of commercial negotiation deadlines.

Sodiaal has completed the acquisition of Yoplait and Liberté brands in Canada, enhancing its international presence and bringing Yoplait back to its founders.

Sodiaal finalized the acquisition of Yoplait and Libert brands in Canada from General Mills, strengthening its international presence and milk production valuation.

Sodiaal merged with 3A and Lacopab, becoming Europe's third largest dairy cooperative with increased milk prices and expanded regional presence.

Candia is reducing virgin plastic use by incorporating 30% recycled plastic in its milk bottles, certified ISCC+, and plans to expand recycled content in packaging by 2025.

Candia incorporates 30% recycled plastic in its 1L milk bottles, reducing virgin plastic use and advancing sustainable packaging ahead of 2030 regulations.

Candia incorporates 30% recycled plastic in its 1L milk bottles, reducing virgin plastic use and advancing sustainable packaging ahead of 2030 regulations.

Sodiaal targets 1,000 new young dairy farmers by 2030, supporting them with financial aid and consumer-backed solidarity funds.

Damien Lacombe, president of Sodiaal, France's largest dairy cooperative and owner of brands like Candia, is stepping down after ten years.

Damien Lacombe, the long-serving president of Sodiaal, France's largest dairy cooperative and owner of brands like Candia, is stepping down on June 19th.