Who owns Galbani?
Galbani is owned by Lactalis (France), which has owned the brand since 1 April 2006.[1] Galbani was founded in 1882 in Lombardy and was independent until 2006.
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Groupe Lactalis reported
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1882–2006)
- Owner HQ
- 🇫🇷 France, Laval
- Origin
- 🇮🇹 Italy, Lombardy
- Founded
- 1882
- Category
- Food › Dairy & alternatives › Cheese
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Galbani
Galbani is the largest cheese brand in Italy, founded in Lombardy in 1882 and known for mozzarella, mascarpone and Bel Paese. Lactalis acquired it in 2006, one of a series of purchases that made the French group the largest dairy business in Italy.
Ownership timeline of Galbani
Where Galbani sits in Lactalis
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Galbani?
The parent company of Galbani is Lactalis, a family-owned company headquartered in France.
Is Galbani Italian or French?
Galbani originated in Italy in 1882, but it is owned today by Lactalis, which is headquartered in France. So Galbani is an Italian-origin brand under French ownership.
Since when has Lactalis owned Galbani?
Lactalis has owned Galbani since 1 April 2006.
Who owned Galbani before Lactalis?
Galbani was an independent company from its founding in 1882 in Lombardy until Lactalis acquired it in 2006.
Is Galbani still owned by Lactalis?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Galbani is still owned by Lactalis. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Lactalis — our brands — Groupe Lactalis, Official document; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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