Savencia, a major player in the dairy industry, is reportedly reassessing its relationships with dairy producers, following similar moves by another major company, Lactalis. According to the OP Les 3 Rivières, a cooperative of dairy producers, it was informed in a meeting that its commercial agreement with Savencia would end by April 15, 2028, with an 18-month notice period. This decision has been criticized by the FNPL, a union representing dairy producers, who warn that it could destabilize the French dairy sector. The OP Les 3 Rivières made this statement on October 7, expressing concerns over the implications for the industry. The OP Les 3 Rivières expressed surprise and disappointment at what it called Savencia's "cold attitude," contrasting with previous collaborative efforts. The company reportedly attributed the decision to the producers' efforts to defend the income of the 615 producers within the cooperative. It is noted that the price paid for milk has been 50€ per 1000 liters below the cost price since the beginning of the year, a situation that has likely contributed to tensions. The OP Les 3 Rivières was formed in 2021 through the merger of three smaller producer cooperatives, including the OP Perreault, the OP Les laitiers du Val de Loire (ALVL), and the Clepso Bongrain Savigné-L’Evèque (ALLCBS) association. This merger occurred amid a dispute with the AOP Sunlait, a dairy cooperative. At the time, the then-president, Claude Marchais, explained that the merger aimed to shift away from a confrontational stance with Savencia and to create a more localized cooperative structure. The FNPL has condemned what it describes as a new "shock wave" for the dairy sector, following Lactalis's earlier announcement to stop collecting milk. The union warns that Savencia's decision to end its commercial relationship with the OP Les 3 Rivières creates uncertainty for producers about the future of their milk collection. As an affiliate of the FNSEA, the FNPL emphasizes the need for stability and transparency in the industry. Yohann Barbe, president of the FNPL, has called on all stakeholders to address this critical issue for the future of French dairy production and has questioned whether cooperatives should take over the volumes no longer wanted by private companies.