APLBC has announced significant strides in its operations
Source: DairyNews.today
The Association of Milk Producers for the Collective Good (APLBC) has announced significant strides in its operations, now representing over 700 member farms spanning 25 departments in France.
With annual milk collection reaching 600 million liters—a sharp rise from 150 million liters at its inception—the association credits much of its growth to its pioneering tripartite collaboration model.
A Collaborative Milestone
APLBC’s tripartite agreements involve close coordination among producers, processors, and distributors. This model has become a cornerstone of the association’s strategy, driving expansion and ensuring equitable practices.
“In 2015, we partnered with LSDH (Laiterie de Saint-Denis-de-l’Hôtel) to sign the first tripartite contracts,” said Jérôme Chapon, President of APLBC and a dairy farmer from Manche. “Today, nearly all the consumer milk we collect is sold under this model.”
Transparency and Guaranteed Purchasing
These agreements establish milk prices through a transparent negotiation process involving all three parties. Prices are tied to industry-standard indicators and adjusted based on producer needs. Contracts are typically secured for three to five years, providing stability and predictability for farmers.
“For 2024, the large retail sector as a whole has agreed to pay us slightly above the industry benchmarks,” Chapon noted, underscoring the benefits of this cooperative framework.
Sustainable Growth
With members located across regions such as Centre-Val de Loire, Brittany, and Hauts-de-France, APLBC’s influence is expanding alongside its milk collection capabilities. The tripartite model is seen as a blueprint for fostering sustainable growth and ensuring fairness across the supply chain.
As APLBC looks to the future, its emphasis on collaboration and transparency offers a promising path for strengthening France’s dairy sector while delivering stability and value to its members.
A Collaborative Milestone
APLBC’s tripartite agreements involve close coordination among producers, processors, and distributors. This model has become a cornerstone of the association’s strategy, driving expansion and ensuring equitable practices.
“In 2015, we partnered with LSDH (Laiterie de Saint-Denis-de-l’Hôtel) to sign the first tripartite contracts,” said Jérôme Chapon, President of APLBC and a dairy farmer from Manche. “Today, nearly all the consumer milk we collect is sold under this model.”
Transparency and Guaranteed Purchasing
These agreements establish milk prices through a transparent negotiation process involving all three parties. Prices are tied to industry-standard indicators and adjusted based on producer needs. Contracts are typically secured for three to five years, providing stability and predictability for farmers.
“For 2024, the large retail sector as a whole has agreed to pay us slightly above the industry benchmarks,” Chapon noted, underscoring the benefits of this cooperative framework.
Sustainable Growth
With members located across regions such as Centre-Val de Loire, Brittany, and Hauts-de-France, APLBC’s influence is expanding alongside its milk collection capabilities. The tripartite model is seen as a blueprint for fostering sustainable growth and ensuring fairness across the supply chain.
As APLBC looks to the future, its emphasis on collaboration and transparency offers a promising path for strengthening France’s dairy sector while delivering stability and value to its members.
