Lactalis

🚨 Reasons for Boycotting Lactalis

Groupe Lactalis is the world's largest dairy company, owning iconic brands such as Président, Galbani, Parmalat, Lactel, and İçim. While the company does not sell weapons directly, it is deeply embedded in the israeli economy through its operations in israil, its partnerships with israeli dairy companies, and its presence in the israeli market through various brands. Additionally, its largest institutional shareholders - Vanguard and BlackRock - are among the largest investors in the weapons companies supplying the israeli occupation military, meaning Lactalis profits partly flow into the weapons industry used by israil in its genocidal war on Gaza.

1. Partnership with Osem (Owned by Nestlé) in israil: Although Lactalis does not own a direct israeli subsidiary, it participates in a joint venture with Nestlé known as Lactalis Nestlé Produits Frais SAS, which produces dairy products sold in israil through Osem - the largest israeli food company wholly owned by Nestlé. This means Lactalis is a partner in the supply chain that delivers its products to israeli consumers via Osem.MarketScreener: Osem Investments Ltd. — Lactalis Nestlé Produits Frais SAS active relationWikipedia: Osem (company) — owned 100% by Nestlé S.A.
2. Primary Institutional Shareholders: Vanguard and BlackRock - Largest Investors in israeli Weaponry: Although Lactalis is a private family-owned company owned by the Besnier family, its publicly listed subsidiary Parmalat - acquired by Lactalis in 2011 - has major institutional shareholders including BlackRock, Inc. (4.95%) and The Vanguard Group. Both firms are explicitly named in an official United Nations report (OHCHR) by Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, identified as being "among the largest investors in arms companies pivotal to the genocidal arsenal of israel." Specifically: BlackRock is the second largest institutional investor in Palantir and third largest in Lockheed Martin and Caterpillar; Vanguard is the largest institutional investor in Caterpillar and second largest in Lockheed Martin and Elbit Systems. Consequently, the profits Lactalis generates from its global markets, including through Parmalat, flow partly to these two funds, which channel billions of dollars into the weapons industry used by israil in its genocidal war on Gaza.Il Punto Coldiretti: BlackRock 4.95% shareholder in ParmalatThe New York Times: Lactalis Bids $4.95 Billion for Rest of Parmalat (April 2011)UN OHCHR: Report of the Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese (2025)
3. Presence in the israeli Market via the İçim Brand: Lactalis operates in Turkey through Ak Gıda - formerly owned by Yıldız Holding - producing dairy products under the İçim brand. According to multiple news reports, İçim products are exported to israil, meaning Lactalis indirectly participates in the israeli market through this brand. This has triggered calls to boycott İçim products in Turkey due to Lactalis's alleged connection to supporting israil.Kocaeli Gazetesi: Bakan Bolat's purchased product turned out to be an israel supporter (April 2025)Boykotcu: Is İçim Boycott? (September 2025)
4. Long Record of Unethical Practices: Lactalis faces widespread criticism for its unethical business practices. In 2017, the company was hit by a salmonella contamination scandal in infant milk, forcing it to recall products from 83 countries. In 2026, a new scandal erupted over the presence of cereulide toxin in infant milk, forcing the company to recall products from 18 countries. Lactalis also faces lawsuits from its employees alleging financial manipulation to reduce their bonuses over 15 years. These practices demonstrate a pattern of disregard for consumer health and workers' rights.La Nouvelle République: Lactalis boss summoned to court by employees (March 2026)Franceinfo: Bonuses not paid by Lactalis (March 2026)Sabah: Lactalis infant formula poison scandal (January 2026)

🌐 Sources

Official and verifiable sources detailing Lactalis's and its shareholders' involvement with israil:

• MarketScreener: Osem Investments Ltd. — Lactalis Nestlé Produits Frais SAS relation
• Wikipedia: Osem (company) — owned 100% by Nestlé S.A.
• Il Punto Coldiretti: BlackRock 4.95% shareholder in Parmalat (Lactalis subsidiary)
• The New York Times: Lactalis Bids $4.95 Billion for Rest of Parmalat (April 2011)
• Kocaeli Gazetesi: Bakan Bolat's purchased product turned out to be an israel supporter (April 2025)
• Boykotcu: Is İçim Boycott? (September 2025)
• Sabah: Lactalis infant formula poison scandal (January 2026)
• La Nouvelle République: Lactalis boss summoned to court (March 2026)
• UN OHCHR: Report of the Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese (2025)

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