Lactalis Canada’s Laverlochère Québec Plant Celebrates 100th Anniversary
October 3, 2024 – Laverlochère, QC –Lactalis Canada, the Canadian dairy leader behind iconic brands like Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Balderson, Astro and Lactantia and a subsidiary of France-based Lactalis Group, marks the 100th anniversary of its Laverlochère, Quebec plant. This milestone anniversary highlights a century of rich history and the important role the site plays in the Laverlochère community and the Canadian dairy industry. Celebrations included a special event on October 2 for employees, with remarks from Lactalis Canada President & CEO Mark Taylor and other company executives, government and community partners.
About Lactalis Canada’s Laverlochère Facility
Established in the early 1920s and located at 9, rue Lafrenière S, Lactalis Canada’s Laverlochère site is a key production facility for skimmed and whole milk powder, buttermilk and yogourt powder – dairy ingredients used by many of the country’s top further processors in countless food products enjoyed by Canadians every day. The plant also produces Lactantia butter – Canada’s number #1 butter brand. Lactalis Canada looks forward to continuing to play a vital role in the region through its economic and social contribution.
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- Gilles Froment, SVP Government & Industry Relations, Lactalis Canada
- Iven Zanardo, General Manager, Foodservices and Ingredients & Exports, Lactalis Canada
- Madame Claire Bolduc, Préfète, MRC de Témiscamingue
- Christina Lewis, President, Ontario Dairy Council (ODC)
- Mark Hamel, Chair, Dairy Farmers of Ontario (DFO)
- Monsieur Normand Bergeron, Mayor of Laverlochère-Angliers
- Charles Langlois, CEO of Conseil des industriels laitiers du Quebec
- Mark Taylor, President & CEO, Lactalis Canada
- Christian Rivard, on behalf of Member of Parliament for Abitibi-Témiscamingue
- Marc Dubois, Plant Director at Lactalis Canada Laverlochère
- Philippe Doherty, on behalf of Member of Provincial Parliament for Rouyn-Noranda-Témiscamingue
- Michel Robert, Member of the Executive, Producteurs de Lait du Québec, Abitibi-Témiscamingue
- Jean-Philippe Deschênes-Gilbert, Milk Collection Director, Producteurs de lait du Quebec (PLQ)
- Ronan Lostanlen, VP, Manufacturing – DFG, Lactalis Canada
- Cheryl Smith, Chief Executive Officer, Dairy Farmers of Ontario (DFO)
- Steve Runnals, Board Member Region 12, Northern Ontario & Haliburton, Dairy Farmers of Ontario (DFO)
About Lactalis Canada Inc. With over 140 years of brand heritage, Lactalis Canada is the Canadian dairy leader behind iconic brands Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, P’tit Québec, Balderson, Cheestrings Ficello, aMOOza!, Astro, Khaas, siggi’s, IÖGO, IÖGO nanö, Olympic, Lactantia, Beatrice, Bfit, Enjoy!, Marie Morin Canada, Galbani, and Président. With more than 30 operating sites including 20 manufacturing facilities, the company and its more than 4000 employees are committed to enriching and nurturing the lives of Canadians through its high-quality products, contribution to communities and partnership with farmers, customers, partners and suppliers. Lactalis Canada is part of Lactalis Group, the world’s leading dairy company, headquartered in Laval, France. For more information, visit www.lactalis.ca
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