Cheese-Making History for
130+ Years
We’ve been cooperating with small local farmers to make great cheese before “farm-to-table” was even cool.
A group of Franco-Ontarian cheesemakers in St-Albert, Ontario, founded the St-Albert Cooperative Cheese Manufacturing Association.
The co-op was sold to a private businessman but soon returned to cooperative ownership in 1939.
1950 was a transformative period for the St-Albert Cooperative Cheese Manufacturing Association marked by building a new factory.
The 1970s introduced the concept of milk quotas, significantly impacting the cooperative's operations.
The cooperative celebrated the "million milestone" in 1983, with profits reaching $1,005,245
In 1994, St-Albert marked its centennial milestone, continuing its trajectory of growth and recognition.
The cooperative expanded its reach by acquiring Fromagerie Mirabel in Saint-Jérôme, Quebec, in 2009.
On February 3, 2013, a fire destroyed much of St-Albert's facilities.
The co-op celebrated its 125th anniversary, marking over a century of cheese production and community involvement.
A commitment to quality
St-Albert Cheese is dedicated to producing high-quality cheese, made with 100% Canadian milk, direct from the cows of our members, and delivering fresh to thousands of points of sale across Canada.
Direct from the source
Founded by farmers, St-Albert works directly with local dairy farmers. All of our cheese is made with milk from the dairy cows of the farms within 50 km of the factory, ensuring a high-quality product with minimal environmental impact.
Authentic flavours
We’ve been a staple in the curd world for a long, long time. We want every bite to be flavourful, enjoyable, and to have the famous “squeak”. Discover our full line of cheeses by visiting our products.
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In the quaint village of St-Albert, ON, only 30 minutes from Ottawa, 90 minutes from Montréal.
