Lactalis South Africa
Nediene Naidoo is a seasoned professional in food science and technology, currently serving as the Head of Research & Development at Lactalis South Africa since January 2023. Previous roles include Head of Food Technology at Woolworths and Product Development & Innovations Executive at Crown Food Group. Additionally, Nediene Naidoo has experience as a part-time lecturer at Tshwane University of Technology and held various managerial positions in research and development at Danone Dairy, AVI, and Nando's. The career also includes significant roles in product development and raw materials management at Kellogg Company and expertise as a Food Technologist - Pilot Plant Manager at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). Educational qualifications encompass a Business Leadership Programme from Henley Business School and degrees in Food Science & Technology from Tshwane University of Technology and Durban University of Technology.
Lactalis South Africa
Lactalis South Africa (LSA) was registered in South Africa in 2020. Although the name change from Parmalat SA only came into effect on 1 February 2020, the company under its previous name had been part of the Lactalis Group since 2011. LSA’s roots in South Africa and in France date back to the early 1900s. The company is home to quality and trusted brands such as Melrose, Président, Parmalat and Steri Stumpie, as well as Bonnita, PureJoy, Galbani, and Aylesbury. Our product range includes everything from cheese, longlife milk and flavoured milk, to ice cream, cream, maas, yoghurt, butter and fruit juice.