Cracker Barrel and P tit Quebec brands. The Blue Cow will now appear on more than 55 additional products under the Astro and Stonyfield yogurt brands. Lactalis Canada will also feature the logo on the company s digital advertising and in-store (point-of-sale) signage. The Blue Cow is widely recognized as a symbol of dairy farmers dedication and pride in producing 100% high-quality Canadian milk, and their high standards in the areas of animal care, food safety, milk quality and sustainable production, said Pierre Lampron, President of Dairy Farmers of Canada. As one of the largest processors in Canada, Lactalis Canada s decision to feature the logo on Astro and Stonyfield yogurts speaks volumes about the trust consumers, processors and retailers have in our practices, and we are thrilled to expand our partnership further.
Lactalis Canada to Acquire Agropur s Canadian Yogourt Business
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Reinforces Lactalis Canada s important role in the Canadian dairy processing sector
with an expanded footprint across Canada
TORONTO, Dec. 17, 2020 /CNW/ - Lactalis Canada Inc. ( Lactalis Canada ), formerly Parmalat Canada Inc., a subsidiary of Lactalis Group, today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement with Agropur Cooperative to acquire all shares of its Canadian yogourt business, Ultima Foods Inc., including the Iögo and Iögo Nanö yogourt brands, as well as the Olympic yogourt, sour cream and kefir brand. The acquisition is subject to approval by Competition Bureau Canada. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.