Savencia Fromage & Dairy, named Bongrain until 2015, is a French

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specializing in the production of

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s. Brands include Saint Agur Blue, Saint Albray, Etorki,

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and Pié d'Angloys. An independent family group, it is owned by the Bongrain family, via the Savencia Saveurs & Spécialités Group, a holding company which also includes Bordeau Chesnel and De Neuville. In 2017, it was the eighteenth largest dairy processing company in the world, in terms of turnover, and the fourth largest in France, behind

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(second worldwide),

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(3rd) and Sodiaal (16th).

Controversies

Groupe Savencia faced criticism for continuing its operations in Russia following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Despite international calls for companies to sever ties with Russia as part of the global effort to isolate the Russian economy, Savencia has maintained its position in the Russian market. The company, known for its dairy products, has not shown any intention of exiting Russia, a stance that has attracted significant attention, particularly from initiatives like the Leave Russia campaign.

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