Made in Canada
Fromagerie Boivin
In short
Yes, Fromagerie Boivin makes its products in Canada, in La Baie, QC. It makes cheddar, cheese curds, fresh cheese, poutine sauce. The company is Canadian owned. Founded in 1939.
Fromagerie Boivin has made cheese in La Baie, in Quebec's Saguenay region, since 1939, using only Quebec milk. It is best known for fresh cheddar curds for poutine, block cheddars and its own poutine sauce, and it runs cantines in La Baie and Arvida where locals line up for curds and soft ice cream.
Key facts
- Brand name
- Fromagerie Boivin
- Parent company
- Fromagerie Boivin
- Products
- Cheddar, cheese curds, fresh cheese, poutine sauce
- Made in
- La Baie, QCQuebec
- Where to buy
- Own stores in Saguenay and grocery stores in Quebec
- Canadian owned
- Yes
- Founded
- 1939
- Website
- fromagerieboivin.com
Facts as listed by Inspiring Canadians. Spotted something out of date? Send a correction
Highlights
- Boivin uses only Quebec milk in all of its cheeses.
Buying Food & Beverage made in Canada: what to check
- 01"Product of Canada" means virtually all major ingredients, processing and labour are Canadian.
- 02Read the qualifier on "Made in Canada": imported, or domestic and imported ingredients.
- 03"Prepared for" a store or brand does not mean prepared in Canada.
- 04Grade names like "Canada No. 1" describe quality, not where the food came from.
Fromagerie Boivin: questions people ask
Where are Fromagerie Boivin products made?
Fromagerie Boivin makes its products in La Baie, QC, according to the brand's own information. We add a brand to this directory only after checking that it makes products in Canada.
What does Fromagerie Boivin make?
Cheddar, cheese curds, fresh cheese, poutine sauce. The brand's website has the full, current range.
Is Fromagerie Boivin a Canadian-owned company?
Yes. Fromagerie Boivin is Canadian owned.
Where can I buy Fromagerie Boivin?
Own stores in Saguenay and grocery stores in Quebec. Stock and stockists change, so check the brand's website before you go.
When was Fromagerie Boivin founded?
Fromagerie Boivin was founded in 1939.
Are there other Canadian-made brands like Fromagerie Boivin?
Yes. Browse Food & Beverage for more Canadian makers, see other brands from Quebec further down this page, or search every brand by name and province in the A to Z directory.