Lactalis Canada Opens New R&D Centre in Ingleside, Ontario, Strengthening Canada’s Food Manufacturing and Agrifood Sector

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire Lactalis Canada Opens New R&D Centre in Ingleside, Ontario, Strengthening Canada's Food Manufacturing and Agrifood SectorAuthor of the article:New Canadian state-of-the-art facility will support Lactalis’ North American R&D activities and is expected to become a Lactalis global expertise centre for cheddar cheeseTHIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountINGLESIDE, Ontario, Oct. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lactalis Canada, the Canadian dairy leader behind emblematic brands including Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Balderson, Astro and Lactantia, and part of France based Lactalis Group – officially opened its new Research & Development (R&D) Centre in Ingleside, Ontario, reinforcing Lactalis Canada’s continued commitment to advancing Canada’s dairy, food manufacturing and agrifood sectors.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Located adjacent to Lactalis Canada’s cheese processing plant in Ingleside, the R&D centre features advanced pilot-scale capabilities and specialized testing and evaluation spaces designed to support product and process development.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again“Since 2018, Lactalis Canada has completed four strategic acquisitions and invested more than $900 million in manufacturing, distribution and transformation initiatives across the country. This new R&D centre is another example of our continued commitment to dairy and food manufacturing in Canada,” said Mark Taylor, President and CEO, Lactalis Canada. “Over these years, we have been expanding our capabilities in a number of provinces. In this instance we’re proud to anchor this innovation hub in Ingleside, building on our deep cheese expertise, strong partnerships and significant presence in Eastern Ontario.”“By bringing new R&D capability closer to industrial manufacturing, this centre will enable teams to develop, test and refine cheese products and technologies and accelerate the journey from concept to market,” said Sandra Senez, Vice President, Research & Development, North America. “Expected to become a Lactalis Group global expertise centre for cheddar cheese, the work done here will extend far beyond Ingleside and across our broader network.”This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.The facility was officially inaugurated with a ribbon cutting ceremony and facility tour with Lactalis Canada executives and government and industry representatives on October 20, 2026.Lactalis Canada executives and government and industry representatives celebrate the official opening of the company’s new Research & Development Centre in Ingleside, Ontario on October 20, 2026. Pictured (L-R): Pamela Nalewajek, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Dairy Farmers of Canada; Sandra Senez, Vice President, R&D, Lactalis North America; François Landry, Warden of the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry; Mark Taylor, President and CEO, Lactalis Canada; His Worship Brian McGillis, Mayor of South Stormont; Gilles Froment, SVP, Government & Industry Relations, Lactalis Canada; and Mark Hamel, Chair, Dairy Farmers of OntarioAbout 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 19 manufacturing facilities across Canada, the company and its more than 4500 employees are committed to enriching and nurturing the lives of Canadians through sustainable and responsible growth, high-quality products, contribution to communities and partnership with farmers, customers, partners and suppliers. Lactalis Canada has been named on Forbes’ 2025 Best Employers in Canada and one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2025 and 2026. The company is part of Lactalis Group, the world’s leading dairy company, headquartered in Laval, France. For more information, visit www.lactalis.ca.Media Contact:Lactalis Canada Media Relationsmedia@ca.lactalis.comThis advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.