"It will take Jindi to the next level and take it abroad, it is a fantastic thing for the local region and all the staff will be offered ongoing positions." Jindi employs around 100 staff in Gippsland and Lactalis will retain the staff along with Beaurain. The acquisition by Lactalis follows its 3.4 billion euro deal ($4.2 billion) last year to acquire a majority of Italian dairy company Parmalat; while, in Australia, the dairy giant already owns the Pauls milk brand, Vaalia yoghurt brand and flavoured milk brands Oak, Breaka and Rush. Menora – which distributes Bon Maman jams, Maille mustard, Chobani yoghurt, and Wattle Valley cheeses and dips amongst other products – will continue to distribute Jindi across its national independent network. "We are going on a new phase of growth and undertaking succession planning," Schachna says.