Savencia S.A. (SAVE.PA) is a leading global milk processor specializing in cheese specialties and high-value-added dairy ingredients; it ranks as the world's number one producer of cheese specialties, France's number two cheese group and the number five worldwide. Founded in 1956 and headquartered in Viroflay, France, the company operates as a subsidiary of Savencia Holding and conducts business across more than 120 countries, with key markets in France, the rest of Europe, North America, South America and Asia. Savencia produces and markets a diverse portfolio of products including cow's milk cheese, goat's milk cheese, processed cheese, dairy specialties such as butter, cream, yogurt and cheese sauces; flagship brands encompass Saint Agur, Le Rustique, Elle & Vire, Président, Caprice des Dieux, Tartare and Arias, serving retail consumers, food service professionals like chefs and pastry cooks with portioned cheeses and technical butters, and industrial clients in food, infant formula and pharmaceutical sectors via functional milk-derived ingredients. The company maintains vertical integration from milk sourcing with over 8,000 dairy farmers primarily in France to distribution, emphasizing innovation with over 20 new products launched in 2022 including plant-based options, and holds approximately 7.5% market share in the European cheese sector. Recent developments include the 2024 acquisition of Sucesores de Alfredo Williner (Williner) in Argentina contributing 1.1% to sales growth, an unprecedented partnership with Agrial announced in 2024, sales growth of 5.1% for fiscal 2024 with 3.1% organic increase driven by other dairy products up 7.8%, and in 2025 the initiation of a study for a potential merger with Savencia Gourmet to accelerate premium foodservice development encompassing brands like Valrhona chocolate and Elle & Vire Professionnel.