Central Danone Launches 'Milk-Co' System to Boost Moroccan Milk Production

Central Danone has inaugurated its "Milk-Co" industrial system at its Fkih Ben Salah plant, a move designed to bolster Morocco's national milk production and enhance its industrial and food sovereignty. The launch was attended by Minister of Industry and Trade Ryad Mezzour and Central Danone CEO Emad El Bakali.

"The innovative industrial system Milk-Co represents a great source of pride for Central Danone and all our teams," stated El Bakali. "This project reflects our ability to develop innovative industrial solutions locally, serving to valorize milk collected from partner breeders. The importance of this project for us is amplified by its implementation in the Fkih Ben Salah plant, located in a strategic milk-producing region for us."

The "Milk-Co" project is part of a broader industrial innovation program, stemming from four investment agreements between the Ministry of Industry and Trade and Central Danone, totaling 60.2 million dirhams. The Ministry supports this technological advancement to boost the competitiveness of the national milk chain and replace imported components with high-value local solutions.

This new system utilizes advanced milk fractionation technology, including microfiltration, ultrafiltration, and nanofiltration. These techniques extract key milk components like proteins, lactose, and minerals for use in yogurt, cheese, and protein-rich dairy drinks. This ensures optimal utilization of every liter of milk, maximizing industrial and nutritional returns. Central Danone becomes the first Moroccan player to adopt this technology, joining a very limited network of Danone global facilities with this expertise.

Beyond its technical and economic benefits, "Milk-Co" has a significant environmental dimension, aligning with Central Danone's sustainability commitments. By improving raw material use and reducing waste, the project contributes to a more circular production model. This supports the company's efforts to conserve water and reduce its carbon footprint, offering a model that balances industrial innovation with sustainable development for consumers and local territories.

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The innovative industrial system Milk-Co represents a great source of pride for Central Danone and all our teams. This project reflects our ability to develop innovative industrial solutions locally, serving to valorize milk collected from partner breeders. The importance of this project for us is amplified by its implementation in the Fkih Ben Salah plant, located in a strategic milk-producing region for us.