Lactalis Canada Foodservice Announces Partnership with Culinary Team Canada
August 27, 2025 – Toronto, ON – Lactalis Canada Foodservice, a division of Canadian dairy leader Lactalis Canada is pleased to announce a new partnership with Culinary Team Canada – a team of talented young chefs nominated by their peers to represent Canada in global culinary competitions, showcasing their culinary excellence, skills and craftsmanship.
Lactalis Canada Foodservice is dedicated to combining local craftsmanship with global expertise to offer one of the most diverse portfolios of high-quality products in the industry. This vision resonates deeply with Culinary Team Canada, whose commitment to showcasing Canadian culinary artistry on the world stage reflects our shared values.
“Widely regarded as the Olympians of the global culinary stage, Culinary Team Canada embodies the pinnacle of Canadian gastronomic mastery,” said Iven Zanardo, General Manager, Foodservice, Ingredients & Exports at Lactalis Canada. “This partnership underscores Lactalis Canada’s dedication to uplifting the visionary chefs who carry Canada’s culinary identity to the global forefront – driven by our mutual passion for innovation, creativity and culinary excellence.”
“Our partnership with Lactalis Canada Foodservice is a connection built on shared values and a mutual commitment to representation and inspiration,” said Chef JC Felicella, Manager of Culinary Team Canada. “It’s more than a collaboration – it’s a statement of who we are and what we stand for.”
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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