The Competition Authority in France has conducted unannounced raids on four major milk companies, including Lactalis, as part of an investigation into potential anti-competitive practices in the cow's milk collection sector. The authority is particularly looking into the practice of optimizing milk collection rounds, where dairies collect milk from farmers even if they are under contract with a competitor. The companies have not been found guilty yet, and the authority has not ruled out the possibility of favorable treatment for companies that voluntarily report such practices through their leniency program.