About.

We are a young team of experienced manufacturing people that wants to make an impact in our local community by projecting our work internationally and help our customers and partners have a better life! 

Established in ​1968

In the middle of the Atlantic on the island of Sao Miguel in the Portuguese Azores, the ingredients factory produces innovative milk-based products for its transatlantic customer base.

​During the course of its 50-year old history, 40 years within the Nestlé Company, Prolacto has specialized primarily in the production of milk powder and butter to the highest standards of infant nutrition level.

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Our Goals

Vision
An innovative sustainable world-class international company with strong local links, guided by a team of entrepreneurial professionals.

Mission
Become a reference specialized & innovative premium player in the international milk-based industrial ingredients market by producing high-end industrial solutions that perform beyond standards.

 
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Our Pillars

Who we are, why we are here
The basics

 Azores is the only region in Europe where cattle can stay 365 days in open air pastures, responsible for 30% of all Portugal milk production.

The Supply Chain
Our partners

Local dairy farmers supply Prolacto with fresh milk on a daily basis.  
This high-quality raw material is then processed to customer-specific dry products and butter using state-of-the-art machinery.

​In this segment, the company is a market leader in the archipelago with a maximum production capacity of 20,000 tons per year.​

​Most of the packaged dairy products are shipped to Europe, America and Africa.​

The team
​​Making it happen

Our team, with experience and capabilities coming from top players in the industry, shares a purpose: A community involved economic driver committed to helping local producers and related ecosystem grow.

And share deeply rooted values:

• ​Highest levels of quality in industry 
• Ownership and empowerment
• Zero loss & Zero accidents
• Environmentally conscious
• Community involvement

We're Here for You 24/7

Cows don´t stop producing...
we are a company that never sleeps! 

Obviously we can´t offer you instant phone service, but at least you know we are working on your product at all times... 

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