Lactalis Canada Announces Chef Massimo Capra as Official Ambassador of Galbani in Canada
May 9, 2025 – Toronto, ON – Lactalis Canada, the Canadian dairy leader behind iconic brands like Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Balderson, Astro and Lactantia and part of France-based Lactalis Group, is pleased to announce a new partnership with celebrated Italian Canadian Chef Massimo Capra as the Official Ambassador of Galbani in Canada – representing both Retail and Foodservice portfolios.
Lactalis Canada’s partnership with Chef Capra aims to inspire both Canadians and Canadian chefs, restaurants and Foodservice partners to further discover and enjoy the versatile and authentic flavours of Galbani cheeses which are known for their exceptional quality and taste.
“As a renowned chef and restauranteur, Chef Capra’s passion for excellence and craftsmanship perfectly align with Galbani’s values and will without a doubt inspire our Foodservice customers and restaurant partners here in Canada,” said Iven Zanardo, General Manager, Foodservice, Ingredients & Exports at Lactalis Canada.
“I’m proud to partner with Galbani and Lactalis Canada. Galbani’s cheeses have a rich taste and exceptional quality that instantly transport me back to Italy,” said Chef Massimo Capra. They take great pride in incorporating authentic Italian traditions into making Galbani Cheese, which I enjoy sharing with my family at home and with guests who dine at my restaurant, Capra’s Kitchen. Looking forward to an exciting journey ahead with Galbani.”
“As a global Lactalis brand, Galbani’s dairy products offer Canadian consumers authentic and discerning Italian flavours known the world over and Chef Massimo Capra so fittingly represents the brand,” said Vince Vetere, General Manager, Cheese & Tablespreads division at Lactalis Canada. “
Canadian food enthusiasts can look forward to culinary inspirations from Chef Capra in his new capacity as Official Ambassador of Galbani in Canada on digital & social media platforms, TV, trade shows and key events, highlighting the diverse applications of Galbani products in kitchens across Canada.
About Chef Massimo Capra
Massimo Capra is an award-nominated cookbook author whose popularity has earned him to be considered one of Canada’s most entertaining and endearing celebrity Chefs. Capra is no stranger to TV. He has hosted his show, Gourmet Escapes, and was a regular guest expert on City TV’s Cityline, a chef host on Food Network’s hit series Restaurant Makeover, and a resident judge on the hit show Chopped Canada. Currently, Chef Capra is on Wall of Chefs Food Network’s primetime cooking competition series. Capra is presently operating his restaurant in Mississauga, Capra’s Kitchen and Boccone Trattoria Veloce located in YYZ terminal 1.
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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