Président Beurre Gastronomique

Brand Heritage and Origins

Président is one of the most recognizable dairy brands globally, particularly celebrated for its traditional French cheeses and butters. The brand was founded in 1968 by Michel Besnier in Laval, Mayenne, France. Michel Besnier had taken over the artisan dairy business established by his father, André Besnier, in 1933. The creation of the Président brand marked the introduction of modern, high-quality, pasteurized French dairy products that retained artisanal culinary standards.

Product Overview and Manufacturing

The product featured is Président Beurre Gastronomique Doux (Unsalted) in an individual 10g portion pack, commonly served in hotels, restaurants, and catering services across Europe, including Slovenia. This premium gastronomic butter is made from fresh cream and cultured in accordance with traditional French creamery traditions, manufactured at Lactalis production creameries in France.

Ownership Structure

Président belongs to Lactalis (Groupe Lactalis), the multinational French dairy giant still predominantly owned and controlled by the Besnier family. Headquartered in Laval, France, Lactalis is one of the largest dairy corporations in the world, distributing cheese, butter, and milk across hundreds of global markets, including through local subsidiaries like Dukat d.d. and Lactalis d.o.o. across the Adriatic and Slovenian markets.