For more than 50 years, Lactel has been on the French breakfast tables. It is now in available in more than 50 countries in the world.
What started out in the beginning as a simple brick of milk, Lactel now offers all over the world, the natural goodness of dairy in a complete range of products for the well-being of all.
Our history has grown with our commitment and expertise.
For more than 50 years, Lactel has been proving its expertise and know-how in the development of innovative products, from the 1st recyclable UHT milk bottle to the launch of organic milk as of 1995.Discover the "Essential Moments" of the Lactel saga.
Creation of the Lactel brand by the Lactella company
1932
Launch of the Lactel brand
1967
First television commercial
1974
Launch of the 1st UHT, recyclable milk brick
1978
Lactalis takes over the drinking milk activity and becomes the sole owner of Lactel
1988
Launch of UHT milk bottle
1990
Kick-off of the Lactel advertising saga with the famous film "say papa, what's that bottle of milk?"
1991
Launch of Lactel Eveil Croissance, for babies from 10 months old!
1992
Launch of the first 50cl and 25cl bottles
1994
Launch of Lactel Bio milk
1995
Launch of the Matin Leger brand, the easy-to-digest milk!
2000
Launch of the easy opening on our packs
2007
Launch of Lactel Max, the brand of flavored milk for children
2012
New graphic charter and new logo for Lactel!
2013
Launch of the Sporteus range, a milk drink enriched with milk proteins for athletes, to be consumed after exercise.
2014
Launch of the MILK'n GO brand, a milk drink with fruits and mixed cereals for a breakfast in complete freedom!
2015
With Lactel Bio Chocolate Gourmand and Chocolate Flavor Caramel, Lactel creates the 1st 100% gourmet break with a mixture of good organic milk and organic chocolate.
2016
Launch in India to the timeline
2020
Growing up, taking care of bones, enjoying a good breakfast, cooking for family with a range of dairy products adapted to all moments of life, Lactel accompanies each day while enjoy the essentials of milk.
For you and the quality of our milk, we are committed every day. Charter of good practices, respect for the environment and our animals, discover all our commitments that guarantee the best milk, of the French major milk brand since 1967.
Let's enjoy the natural goodness of dairy