PHOTO CAPTION: The Gordon Food Service North America Cornerstone Partner Award for Supplier Excellence, awarded to Lactalis Canada in recognition of its strong partnership and commitment to supplier excellence.
Lactalis Canada Wins Gordon Food Service (GFS) North America Cornerstone Partner Award for Supplier Excellence
October 26, 2026
October 26, 2026 – Toronto, ON – Lactalis Canada Foodservice – a division of Canadian dairy leader Lactalis Canada – was recognized with Gordon Food Service (GFS) prestigious North America Cornerstone Partner Award at the 2026 Vendor Involvement Process (VIP) Awards in Wyoming, Michigan. This marks the fourth year that Lactalis Canada has been recognized with a Cornerstone award for supplier excellence.
“Receiving Gordon Food Service’s North America Cornerstone Partner Award is an incredible honour and reflects the dedication of our teams across the country,” said Iven Zanardo, General Manager, Foodservice, Ingredients & Export Division at Lactalis Canada. “From the quality of our dairy products and strength of our portfolio to customer service and dependable supply chain execution, this award reflects the collective efforts of teams across our business. Most importantly, it speaks to the trusted partnership we have built with Gordon Food Service and our shared commitment to creating value for customers across North America.”
Hosted by food distributor Gordon Food Service, the Vendor Involvement Process (VIP) Awards recognize suppliers for excellence in continuous improvement, service quality, strategic alignment, supply chain effectiveness, vision and branding initiatives, and overall partnership performance. For more information on the 2026 Gordon Food Service Awards, click HERE.
About Lactalis Canada Inc. With 140 years of brand heritage, Lactalis Canada is committed to enriching and nurturing the lives of Canadians by producing nutritious and great tasting dairy products. Named on Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers, Lactalis Canada directly employs more than 4,000 employees, supports hundreds of farming families and contributes to the livelihoods of thousands of Canadians who provide essential services to Lactalis Canada’s more than 30 operating sites including 20 manufacturing facilities. The company’s iconic brands include Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, P’tit Québec, Balderson, Cheestrings Ficello, aMOOza!, Astro, Khaas, siggi’s, IÖGO, IÖGO nanö, Olympic, Lactantia, Beatrice, Marie Morin Canada, Galbani, and Président. Lactalis Canada 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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