Beatrice Foods Canada
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food processing, Dairy |
| Founded | 1969 |
Area served | Canada |
| Products | Milk, orange juice, butter, cheese, yogurt, cream cheese, cream |
| Parent | Lactalis Canada |
Beatrice Foods Canada Ltd. operates as the dairy branch of Lactalis Canada, with its headquarters situated in Toronto. Established in 1969 as the Canadian division of Beatrice Foods, it became independent from its U.S. parent company in 1978. The Beatrice brand in Canada is currently owned by Lactalis Canada.
In 1970, Beatrice Foods expanded by acquiring Ideal Dairy, a company founded in 1931, finalizing this merger by 1975.
While the American parent company underwent a buyout, Beatrice's Canadian business continued to operate autonomously, maintaining its position as one of the largest food processors in Canada. In 1997, the Italian multinational Parmalat purchased Beatrice Foods Canada. Although Parmalat initially discontinued the Beatrice brand, it was revived in 2005 during ongoing corporate investigations. After Lactalis acquired Parmalat, Beatrice Foods Canada was integrated into Lactalis Canada.
The company also held ownership of multiple Canadian dairy enterprises, such as Modern Dairies, Crescent Creamery, Royal Dairies, and Standard Dairies located in Manitoba.
Products
The main offerings from Beatrice Canada include milk, orange juice, butter, and cheese. Additionally, the brand markets various other dairy products like:
Operations
Beatrice’s major production and distribution facilities are positioned in: