Auna di Sotto (BZ), 30 June 2026 – Loacker takes a new step forward in its journey toward sustainability and responsible innovation by launching a multi-year agreement for the supply of biogas to the Dolomites Milk production plant in Vandoies. Born from a partnership between Loacker and Brimi, this facility serves as a strategic hub for the integrated supply chain, processing milk and whey from the Alpine region to transform them into high-quality ingredients for Loacker’s recipes.
The 7-year agreement secures an annual supply of 21,000 MWh of biomethane produced in South Tyrol by Bioenergia San Lorenzo di Sebato. The renewable gas will be delivered through the national gas grid with the support of the Alperia Group. This green energy source will cover approximately 70% of the plant's gas requirements, out of a total overall energy demand of around 29,500 MWh.
This represents one of the first Biomethane Purchase Agreements (BPA) ever formalized in Italy. It marks a significant milestone in reducing emissions tied to energy consumption within the agri-food supply chain, while simultaneously strengthening the energy resilience and operational continuity of Dolomites Milk. The biogas will be produced by Bioenergia San Lorenzo di Sebato, primarily utilizing slurry, manure, and organic residues sourced directly from the local area. Alperia will manage the supply, distribution, and balancing of the gas, in addition to covering the remaining share required to meet the plant’s full energy needs.
Through this agreement, Loacker contributes to enhancing a circular economy model deeply rooted in the South Tyrolean territory: local agricultural and organic by-products are transformed into renewable energy, injected into the grid, and utilized by Dolomites Milk for the drying processes of milk and whey from the Alpine region.
“This multi-year biomethane supply agreement is a strategic choice aimed at reinforcing the energy resilience of our supply chain, accelerating our carbon footprint reduction, and driving a concrete circular economy model,” stated Wanda Hager, Managing Director Agriculture & Procurement at Loacker Spa/AG. “By integrating a significant share of renewable gas into our supply base, we safeguard our operational continuity, reduce our exposure to market volatility, and measurably align our ESG goals with business growth.”
The transition to biogas for Dolomites Milk is part of Loacker’s broader sustainability path, featured in the 2026 Impact Report, which identifies environmental protection, supply chain responsibility, and social commitment as primary areas of intervention. As a certified Benefit Corporation, Loacker continues to develop solutions capable of progressively phasing out fossil fuels across its manufacturing sites while lowering emissions throughout its supply chain, plants, and logistics.
The biogas supply at the Dolomites Milk facility joins other sustainable innovation initiatives already launched by the Group. These include Optibake—the world's first wafer baking oven powered by induction heating, operational at the Heinfels plant since 2025—and SmartFlexPack, an inline flexible printing technology that reduces material usage by eliminating adhesive labels, which won the 2025 Best Packaging Award in the Technology category and is currently under testing.
For Loacker, sustainability means embedding concrete, measurable choices into its industrial processes, supply chains, and relationship with the territory. The biogas agreement confirms this vision: a path paved with innovation, responsibility, and collaboration with local partners to generate value today and help build a more conscious growth model for the future.
