THE MONTAIGU DAIRY
History, know-how, research & innovations, quality culture, partners
THE HISTORY OF
THE MONTAIGU DAIRY
Founded in Vendée in 1932 by Louise and Georges Sabourin, Laiterie de Montaigu is a family business passed down from generation to generation. It is recognized well beyond its borders for its know-how and its high-quality products.
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1932
Creation of the dairy by Louise and Georges Sabourin
Construction of a new factory in an industrial zone in
St-Georges-de-Montaigu
1965
1979
Creation of Montaigu “Charentes-Poitou AOP”
butter
Louis Sabourin takes over the management of the company
Automation and compliance with CE standards of production units and implementation of an integrated management system and traceability tools
1992
1998
Launch of the infant nutrition activity and creation of a controlled atmosphere packaging activity
New visual identity
2009
2010
Establishment of a Management Committee composed of Isabelle Sablereau (CEO), Sophie Sabourin (DG) and Caroline Di Stefano (DG), 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
Strong in its values of tradition and passion, Laiterie de Montaigu continues its commitment to high-quality products
and agriculture that respects its terroir.
RESEARCH AND INNOVATIONS
Laiterie de Montaigu constantly innovates and improves its products in order to adapt them to the needs of its customers thanks to an organization in collaborative project mode.
Our Research and Development laboratory formulates and develops product ranges according to the most specific requirements. In order to cultivate our expertise, we collaborate upstream with international research centers.
QUALITY CULTURE
Laiterie de Montaigu establishes an extremely rigorous quality approach in the control of its manufacturing processes. It is based on the FSSC 22000 standard (Food safety control). Our teams have a strong Quality Culture.
Our organization is based on a preventive approach to risk analysis with a dynamic of continuous improvement. From the arrival of raw materials to shipment, our integrated laboratory analyzes and controls all finished products.
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Environmental commitment
Laiterie de Montaigu works to control its environmental impact.
It is committed to improving its energy consumption, notably through the implementation of an ISO 50 001 certified energy management system.
OUR PARTNERSHIPS
PUY DU FOU
Laiterie de Montaigu and Puy du Fou combine their common values of excellence, tradition and passion around a gourmet journey offering pleasure and emotion to visitors.
In 45 years, the Puy du Fou shows have become world standards, regularly rewarded by the greatest international juries for their excellence, creativity and originality.
Since its creation, Puy du Fou has liked to surround itself with local producers and favors short supply chains highlighting the terroir!
Find our products in the park’s catering points.
Grand National FFE
The Grand National is the competition circuit of the French Equestrian Federation, it is run in the three Olympic disciplines and trains men and horses towards the highest level.
Laiterie de Montaigu is proud to support this circuit and the champions of tomorrow.
World Football Montaigu
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 the four corners of the world allows a qualitative influence for our beautiful region of Vendée.
The purpose of the foundation is to promote research into new treatments based on gene therapy for rare diseases. It provides a flexible and immediate means of funding researchers who can be “captured” effectively in an extremely competitive international context.