Made in Canada
St-Albert Cheese
In short
Yes, St-Albert Cheese makes its products in Canada, in St-Albert, ON. It makes cheddar, fresh cheese curds and specialty cheeses. The company is Canadian owned. Founded in 1894.
The St-Albert Cheese Co-operative was founded in 1894 by Franco-Ontarian dairy farmers in the village of St-Albert, about 30 minutes from Ottawa. Still a co-operative of local dairy producers, it uses milk from farms within 50 kilometres of the factory to make squeaky fresh curds and aged cheddars. Much of the plant was destroyed by fire in 2013, and cheesemaking continues in the village.
Key facts
- Brand name
- St-Albert Cheese
- Parent company
- St-Albert Cheese Co-operative
- Products
- Cheddar, fresh cheese curds and specialty cheeses
- Made in
- St-Albert, ONOntario
- Where to buy
- Store in St-Albert and grocery stores in Ontario and Quebec
- Canadian owned
- Yes
- Founded
- 1894
- Website
- fromagestalbert.com
Facts as listed by Inspiring Canadians. Spotted something out of date? Send a correction
Highlights
- It uses milk from dairy farms within 50 kilometres of its St-Albert factory.
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.
St-Albert Cheese: questions people ask
Where are St-Albert Cheese products made?
St-Albert Cheese makes its products in St-Albert, ON, 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 St-Albert Cheese make?
Cheddar, fresh cheese curds and specialty cheeses. The brand's website has the full, current range.
Is St-Albert Cheese a Canadian-owned company?
Yes. St-Albert Cheese is Canadian owned.
Where can I buy St-Albert Cheese?
Store in St-Albert and grocery stores in Ontario and Quebec. Stock and stockists change, so check the brand's website before you go.
When was St-Albert Cheese founded?
St-Albert Cheese was founded in 1894.
Are there other Canadian-made brands like St-Albert Cheese?
Yes. Browse Food & Beverage for more Canadian makers, see other brands from Ontario further down this page, or search every brand by name and province in the A to Z directory.
