Agropur Cooperative is a Canadian dairy cooperative founded on August 24, 1938, in Granby, Quebec, by L.-A. Mondou, Omer Deslauriers, and 86 local dairy producers. Headquartered in Saint-Hubert,

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, Agropur has grown to become a significant player in the North American dairy industry, serving industrial, retail, and food service sectors. The cooperative processes approximately 6.7 billion liters of milk annually, generating revenues of C$7.3 billion in 2021. With a membership of 2,908 and a workforce of 7,500 employees, Agropur offers a diverse range of products, including milk, cheese, butter, cream, ice cream, and dairy ingredients. The cooperative's portfolio features several well-known brands, such as Natrel, Oka, and Québon

History

In 1971, the

-based Coopérative Agricole de Granby (renamed Agropur in 1979) obtained the

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licence to manufacture and market

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products. In 1993, Agropur's

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manufacturing and

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operations were combined with those of Agrifoods, a federal cooperative owned by 2,500 dairy producers in

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, and

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, forming Ultima Foods. In December 2020, Agropur announced the sale of its yogurt activities in Canada to Lactalis, a French-based company. In 2022, Agropur made a significant $34 million investment in its ice cream and frozen novelties plant novelties in

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Acquisitions

In January 2017, Agropur acquired the Nova Scotia-based company Scotsburn, expanding its offering of ice cream and novelty products. At the time of the acquisition, Scotsburn had annual sales of more than $150 million.

Brands

* Natrel * Agropur Grand Cheddar * Oka * Agropur Signature * Allegro * Dairytown * Anco * Québon * Farmers * Lucerne * Schroeder * Iceberg * Masters reserve * Scotsburn (acquired 2017) * Island Farms * Northumberland *

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* Monsieur Gustav

References

{{Authority control Agricultural cooperatives in Canada Dairy products companies of Canada Companies based in Longueuil Food and drink companies established in 1938 1938 establishments in Quebec Agriculture in Quebec