MEGGLE (Food Ingredients Division) – Dairy & Functional Systems
MEGGLE is a German dairy group founded in 1887 that has grown into a global supplier of dairy ingredients and bakery products. While MEGGLE is also active in pharmaceuticals, Target works with its food ingredients division, which provides spray‑dried lactose, whey‑based ingredients, fat powders and functional dairy systems. The company operates 21 subsidiaries and sells in more than 100 countries, generating around €1.4 billion in 2024.
- Company Snapshot: Heritage dairy manufacturer with 2 600 employees and 21 operating companies; supplies lactose, dairy powders, whipping agents and creamers.
- Key Products Available Through Target: Food‑grade lactose powders, whey permeate, dairy proteins, fat powders, whipping agents and customised functional blends.
- Primary Applications: Bakery (cakes, muffins, biscuits), confectionery (chocolate, fillings), desserts, beverages and culinary mixes where dairy functionality (texture, emulsification, taste) is required.
- Differentiators / Why It Matters: More than a century of dairy processing expertise and modern spray‑drying facilities ensure consistent quality and functional performance; flexible custom blends for specific applications.
- Sustainability / Innovation Highlights: MEGGLE invests in energy‑efficient production and sustainable milk sourcing; its global network ensures reliable supply.
- Local Support: Target tailors MEGGLE ingredients to local recipes and provides formulation assistance to optimise taste and texture.
Value Proposition for Customers: De‑risk reformulations and scale‑ups with reliable, high‑purity dairy ingredients and local technical support.
