La Laitière Vanille Bourbon ice cream

La Laitière is a renowned French brand established by Nestlé in 1973, originally launched to market high-quality yogurts and dairy desserts inspired by traditional farmhouse recipes. The brand's iconic logo and name are derived from the 17th-century painting 'The Milkmaid' by Johannes Vermeer, emphasizing authenticity and premium ingredients. While the brand was originally founded in France by the Swiss multinational Nestlé, its ice cream division is currently managed through a joint venture.

Today, La Laitière ice cream products are part of Froneri, a global joint venture created in 2016 between Nestlé and PAI Partners. This partnership combines Nestlé's strong brand heritage with PAI Partners' industrial expertise in the ice cream sector. Most La Laitière ice cream sold in France is manufactured locally, often in sites like Plouédern or Beauvais, using French milk and cream as indicated on the packaging. The ultimate ownership is shared between Nestlé (Switzerland) and PAI Partners (France).