Lactalis Canada’s Astro Celebrates “So Canadian” Campaign at Etobicoke, ON Yogurt Facility
Etobicoke, Ontario (June 24, 2025) – On Monday, June 23, 2025, Lactalis Canada hosted a special event at its Rakely yogurt processing facility in Etobicoke, Ontario, to celebrate Astro yogurt’s bold new “So Canadian” campaign. In the lead up to Canada Day, the event highlighted Astro’s proudly Canadian roots – established in Etobicoke in 1972 – and featured attendance by government, industry and community partners and employees. A key moment was the unveiling of a “Welcome, eh!” rooftop mural at the facility, located adjacent to and on the flight path of Toronto Pearson International Airport, reflecting the kind, warm and inclusive identity that defines this country where everyone is always welcome.
In addition, Lactalis Canada presented a donation through its Community Enrichment Fund to Etobicoke-based Haven on the Queensway, a local non-profit organization.
Download a video of the rooftop mural unveiling here.
Lactalis Canada Astro yogurt brand So Canadian event featured attendance by government, industry and community partners and employees. From left to right:
- Martin Santerre, SVP of Manufacturing at Lactalis Canada
- Iven Zanardo, General Manager, Foodservices and Ingredients & Exports
- Gilles Froment, SVP, Government & Industry Relations at Lactalis Canada
- The Honourable Kinga Surma, Ontario Minister of Infrastructure and Member of Provincial Parliament for Etobicoke-Centre
- Adrienne Pagot-Gérault, General Manager, Yogurt & Cultured Division at Lactalis Canada
- Mark Taylor, President & CEO of Lactalis Canada
- Yves Dion, Senior Industrial Director, Yogourt and Cultured Division
Astro yogurt unveils rooftop mural at its yogurt processing facility in Etobicoke, Ontario as part of new “So Canadian” campaign.
About 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 20 manufacturing facilities across Canada, the company and its more than 4000 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. The company is part of Lactalis Group, the world’s leading dairy company, headquartered in Laval, France. For more information, visit www.lactalis.ca
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