Economic and social performance

France Terre de Lait is an initiative which aims to give recognition to the expertise of those who make and process milk. This is why the industry is setting itself new objectives to improve the job security of its stakeholders.

The industry’s ambition is to be competitive, attractive and diverse, to fully embrace its role on French, European and global markets. In its plan proposal, finalized at the Food Convention Meetings, the industry is committed to maintaining milk production at the equivalent of 25 billion liters per year, which will contribute to France’s economy and international recognition.

Today, the French dairy model represents 300,000 workers across France and 54,000 dairy farms in every region. Most of the processing sites are in rural areas near production sites (between 30 and 60 km away on average). With 85% of employees living in towns of fewer than 15,000 people, dairies and farms play an essential role in maintaining the economic and social bonds at a local level. The sector is not very concentrated with companies of all sizes (small businesses, very small businesses) including 5 of world rank, all investing for their modernization.