Background on Grupo Alpura
Grupo Alpura is a 100% Mexican company with 53 years of experience in the production and commercialization of milk and dairy products. As one of Mexico’s leading dairy companies, Alpura processes 3.5 million liters of milk daily and employs over 22,000 people across its three processing plants in Cuautitlán Izcalli, Estado de México; Delicias, Chihuahua; and San Luis Potosí.
High-Level French Delegation Visits Alpura Plant
A delegation of high-level French entrepreneurs visited Alpura’s plant in Cuautitlán Izcalli to explore potential collaboration agreements, technology transfer, and joint investment opportunities in the dairy and agroindustrial sectors.
Although projects are still under evaluation, both parties acknowledged significant opportunities to foster innovation, open new business lines, and elevate the dairy sector’s standards for producers and consumers.
“We are convinced that the exchange of knowledge and international alliances are essential to strengthen the agroindustrial sector and generate shared well-being,” stated Tanya Avellán, General Director of the Mexican food lactose manufacturing company.
Context of the Visit
The visit took place during a state visit by French President Emmanuel Macron to Mexico and his meeting with President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo on November 7, 2025. France ranks third among European trading partners of Mexico, with over 500 French companies operating in the country and generating thousands of direct and indirect jobs, as mentioned by Alpura in a press release.
The business meeting, supported by BpiFrance (the French Public Investment Bank) and the French-Mexican Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI France México), aimed to share best practices between companies from both nations, focusing on economic and technological cooperation.
“The visit occurs in a context of strengthening bilateral trade between Mexico and France, with sustained growth in the agroindustrial, energy, technology, and food innovation sectors,” according to Alpura’s press release.
Tour and Key Takeaways
During the tour, attendees learned about Alpura’s production processes, quality controls, traceability systems, and sustainability actions.
The French delegation recognized Alpura as a company driving the modernization of Mexico’s agrofood sector by integrating technological processes, sustainable practices, and social responsibility.
“It was an honor for Alpura to receive this delegation at such a relevant moment for the Mexico-France relationship. We share the vision that innovation and sustainability are growth drivers,” Tanya Avellán added.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is Grupo Alpura? Grupo Alpura is a 100% Mexican company with 53 years of experience in producing and commercializing milk and dairy products. It processes 3.5 million liters of milk daily and employs over 22,000 people across its three processing plants in Mexico.
- What was the purpose of the French delegation’s visit? The high-level French entrepreneurs visited Alpura to explore potential collaboration agreements, technology transfer, and joint investment opportunities in the dairy and agroindustrial sectors.
- What was the context of this visit? The visit took place during French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Mexico and his meeting with President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo. It reflects the growing bilateral trade relationship between Mexico and France, particularly in agroindustrial, energy, technology, and food innovation sectors.
- What did the French delegation learn about Alpura? The French delegation learned about Alpura’s production processes, quality controls, traceability systems, and sustainability actions. They recognized Alpura’s role in modernizing Mexico’s agrofood sector by integrating technological processes, sustainable practices, and social responsibility.
