Our history

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Since its creation in 1971, SOCOLAIT has become a leading name in Madagascar’s dairy industry.

Based in Antsirabe, the company transforms fresh local milk every day into a wide range of dairy products: yoghurts, cheeses, butter, condensed milk, creams and infant flours.

As a market leader, SOCOLAIT stands out for the quality of its products and its unwavering commitment to Malagasy farmers and producers.

By promoting Vita Malagasy, we highlight the richness of the local agricultural ecosystem and unique know-how of Madagascar.

1971

Launch of CERELAC Concentrated Sweetened Milk and Cereals for babies (under the Nestlé brand)

1984

Introduction of FARILAC milk flour

2001

Start of cheese production

2001

First SOCOLAIT yogurts sold in Madagascar

2013

Launch of the first partnerships with milk collection centers

2019

Partnership between BASAN and the French group ANDROS : an international food industry group and a French brand specializing in fruit and dairy processing (Mamie Nova brand).

2022

Acquisition of the YAMA brand

SOCOLAIT, at the heart of daily life in Madagascar

Did you know? Socolait’s can of sweetened condensed milk gave rise to the kapoaka, the Malagasy people’s favorite unit of measurement. Essential to the local economy, the kapoaka, used daily to buy staple foods, plays a crucial role in everyday commercial exchanges.

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Our history

Since its founding in 1971, SOCOLAIT has established itself as a key player in Madagascar’s dairy industry.

Based in Antsirabe, the company transforms fresh, locally sourced milk every day into a wide range of dairy products, including yogurt, cheese, butter, condensed milk, cream, and infant formula.

As a market leader, SOCOLAIT stands out for the quality of its products and its unwavering commitment to Malagasy farmers and producers.

By championing Vita Malagasy, we proudly showcase the richness of the local agricultural ecosystem and the unique know-how of Madagascar.

1971

Launch of the first sweetened condensed milk and CERELAC baby cereals under the Nestlé brand.

1984

Launch of FARILAC infant flour

2001

Cheese production begins

2001

First SOCOLAIT-branded yogurts sold in Madagascar

2013

First partnerships established with milk collection centers

2019

Strategic partnership with French group ANDROS, an international player in the food industry and a leading brand in dairy and fruit-based products (Mamie Nova)

2022

Acquisition of the YAMA brand

SOCOLAIT: A part of daily life in Madagascar

Did you know? The sweetened condensed milk can from SOCOLAIT is the origin of the kapoaka—Madagascar’s most widely used unit of measurement. A key part of the local economy, kapoaka are still used today in everyday transactions, especially to buy food essentials.
SOCOLAIT’s legacy lives on through these small but meaningful contributions to Malagasy life.