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Our history

We are a proudly Mexican food company, our history begins in 1949 in the city of Torreon, Coahuila, as a family business.

1949

The Credit Union of milk producers Torreon is born.

1950

First pasteurization plant in Torreon.

1967

Marketing of milk in cardboard container.

1985

Lala Foundation is born

1987

Ultra-pasteurized milk production starts in Ultra Plant, Torreon.

1989

The fist Lala marathon is held in the Lagunera region.

1997

Lagunera region Tecnopak is born to manufacture plastic containers.

2003

Nutrileche brand is intregrated to Lala portfolio.

2007

Creation of Lala Institute

2008

Integration of Foremost pasteurizer in Guatemala to the Lala group.

2008

Creation of the Lala University.

2011

Inauguration of the research and development center in Torreon.

2013

Initial public offering of Lala Group shares on the BMV. (Mexican Bourse)

2014

Eskimo integration, Nicaragua to the Lala group.

2015

Inauguration of the San Benito plant in Nicaragua.

2015

UHT Plant of the Laguna complex wins the Agri-food National Award.

2016

Integration of La Perfecta, in Nicaragua to the Lala Group.

2016

Integration of 3 plants of Laguna Dairy, in the United States: Omaha, Sinton and Floresville to the Lala group.

2016

Lala 100 launch.

2016

Inauguration of the Regional Distribution Center in Irapuato.

2017

Start-up of Lala Centers of Global Services in Gomez Palacio, Durango.

2017

Opening of the Technology and innovation Center of cold meats in Tizayuca.

2017

Integration of Vigor, in Brazil to the Lala Group.

2018

The Lala marathon reaches its thirtieth edition, positioning itself as one of the most important sports events in the country.

2019

Opening of the Operations Center, a space of professionalization with a unique virtual simulator in its type.

2019

We get the recognition as Super Job Spaces.

2019

Merca2.0 Awards for the best marketing strategy of the year for Lala 100.

2019

Alliance for inclusion “ENTRALE” recognizes us as the company with the highest number of positions for people with disabilities.

2020

We donated more than two million liters to affected families for the COVID-19 health emergency.

2020

The Lala Foundation turns 35 years of contributing to the feeding of thousands of people nationwide, especially girls and boys.

2022

We acquire the first 100% electric refrigerated units for delivery. Thus endorsing our commitment to climate change and the Sustainable Development Goals.

2023

Grupo Lala was located as the strongest brand in Mexico, according to the ranking prepared by Brand Finance México.

2024

Lala® celebrates 75 years offering high-quality, nutritious foods marked by innovation throughout its history.