Lactalis Canada Recognized with Sustainability and Community Impact Awards by Canadian Grocer

Toronto, ON – August 10, 2026 – Toronto, ON – Lactalis Canada, the Canadian dairy leader behind iconic brands like Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Balderson, Astro and Lactantia and a subsidiary of France-based Lactalis Group, is proud to be recognized with two 2026 Canadian GrocerImpact awards in the Sustainability and Community Service categories:

• Sustainability Award for Lactalis Canada’s Decarbonization Partnership with SOFIAC

Through a partnership with SOFIAC (Société de Financement et d’Accompagnement en Performance Énergétique) Lactalis Canada has advanced energy efficiency and decarbonization initiatives at its Victoriaville and Laverlochère, Quebec operating facilities. This investment reduces energy consumption by approximately 11% and lower greenhouse gas emissions by 28%, avoiding an estimated 5,600 tonnes of CO₂e annually. The project also includes a winter peak demand management strategy that will further improve energy efficiency during periods of high demand. Read more about Lactalis Canada’s partnership with SOFIAC HERE.

• Community Service Award for P’tit Québec’s P’tits projets pas si p’tits Campaign

Since 2021, Lactalis Canada’s P’tit Québec brand has been helping strengthen communities across Quebec through its P’tits projets pas si p’tits campaign, which revitalizes shared community spaces and helps bring people together. In 2025, the initiative supported the transformation of the basement of Saint-Léonard-de-Portneuf’s church into a fully equipped collective kitchen. Designed as a welcoming gathering place, the new space enables residents to connect, learn, cook and share meals together, helping foster community ties for years to come. Read more about the Saint-Léonard-de-Portneuf collective kitchen project HERE.

These awards reflect the commitment of our Lactalis Canada team to embedding ESG principles across our business and advancing meaningful progress in support of our people, communities and planet.

Each year, the Canadian Grocer Impact awards showcase initiatives introduced by retailers, suppliers and solution providers that are making a meaningful difference in a range of areas, from helping the planet to supporting employees and communities. Lactalis Canada was recognized with a Canadian Grocer Impact award for Sustainability in 2021, 2024, and 2025 and for Community Service in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. For more information on the 2026 Canadian Grocer Impact awards, click HERE.

 About Lactalis Canada

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 4500 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 and 2026. 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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