French dairy co-operative Sicolait has become a member of Toulouse-based counterpart 3A.
A senior 3A official told just-food the move will pave the way for the planned merger of Sicolait’s cheese-making activities with those of 3A’s subsidiary, Les Fromageries Occitaines.
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The merger is expected to be completed in July and will consolidate 3A’s leading position in the French AOC Auvergne cheese category, raising its market share to 50%.
3A, whose activities also encompass fresh cream, fromage frais, desserts and powdered milk, generated global turnover of EUR675m (US$847.5m) last year.
