Aside from a new receiving bay, Lactalis built a new wastewater treatment plant, a new private road to divert traffic, and upgraded refrigeration and boiler plants.
The 13% jump in adjusted earnings per share and resilient digital sales of nearly $293 million signal operational momentum, even as network sales shrinks to 7,034 locations.
Owners of restaurants and convenience stores have said they should be included in the food tax cut, as they sell the same products and would be at a disadvantage.