THE MONTAIGU DAIRY
History, expertise, research & innovation, quality culture, partners
THE HISTORY OF
THE MONTAIGU DAIRY
Founded in Vendée in 1932 by Louise and Georges Sabourin, the Montaigu Dairy is a family business passed down from generation to generation. It is recognized far beyond its borders for its expertise and high-quality products.
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1932
The dairy was founded by Louise and Georges Sabourin
Construction of a new factory in an industrial zone in
St-Georges-de-Montaigu
1965
1979
Creation of Montaigu butter "Charentes-Poitou AOP"
Louis Sabourin takes over the management of the company,
overseeing the automation and CE compliance of production units, and the implementation of an integrated management system and traceability tools.
1992
1998
controlled atmosphere packaging business
New visual identity
2009
2010
A management committee has been established, composed of Isabelle Sablereau (CEO), Sophie Sabourin (Managing Director) and Caroline Sablereau (Managing Director), representing the 3rd and 4th generations of the family.
Creation of a new drying tower
dedicated to infant nutrition
2013/2015
2020
Creation of an organic culinary range
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QUALITY EXPERTISE
With its strong values of tradition and passion, the Montaigu Dairy continues its commitment to high-quality products
and agriculture that respects its terroir.
RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
The Montaigu Dairy constantly innovates and improves its products to adapt them to the needs of its customers through a collaborative project-based organization.
Our Research and Development laboratory formulates and develops product ranges according to the most specific requirements. To cultivate our expertise, we collaborate upstream with international research centers.
QUALITY CULTURE
The Montaigu Dairy has implemented an extremely rigorous quality approach to control its manufacturing processes. This approach is based on the FSSC 22000 standard (Food Safety Management). Our teams have a strong Quality Culture.
Our organization is based on a proactive risk analysis approach with a continuous improvement dynamic. From the arrival of raw materials to shipment, our integrated laboratory analyzes and controls all finished products.
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Environmental commitment
The Montaigu Dairy is working to control its environmental impact.
It is committed to improving its energy consumption, notably through the implementation of an ISO 50001 certified energy management system.
OUR PARTNERSHIPS
PUY DU FOU
The Montaigu Dairy and Puy du Fou have combined their shared values of excellence, tradition, and passion to create a gourmet experience that offers visitors pleasure and emotion.
In 45 years, Puy du Fou's shows have become global benchmarks, regularly recognized by leading international juries for their excellence, creativity, and originality.
Since its inception, Puy du Fou has valued working with local producers and favoring short supply chains that showcase the region's bounty!
Find our products at the park's food outlets.
FFE Grand National
The Grand National is the French Equestrian Federation's competition circuit, featuring all three Olympic disciplines and training both riders and horses to reach the highest level.
Laiterie de Montaigu is proud to support this circuit and the champions of tomorrow.
Montaigu World Football
For nearly 50 years, we have supported this internationally renowned sporting event, a showcase for the sport of tomorrow. This gathering of women's and men's teams from all corners of the world provides valuable exposure for our beautiful region of Vendée.
The foundation's purpose is to promote research into new gene therapy treatments for rare diseases. It provides a flexible and immediate means of funding researchers who can be effectively recruited in a highly competitive international environment.