Alberta Dairy Products: A Buyer’s Guide

Helping you to identify dairy products made in Alberta

Fluid milk is a perishable product and therefore does not travel very far. The milk you purchase in your local grocery store is Canadian, the majority of it coming from right here in Alberta while a small quantity may come in from other provinces. While you can rest assured that your milk is local and Canadian, other products like cheese may be imported or may be produced using imported dairy ingredients. Products bearing the 100% Canadian Milk symbol have been made using only high quality Canadian milk or milk ingredients so you can be sure you are choosing Canadian.

The Dairy Industry is Local!

Why should I buy local dairy products?

Canada has very high standards for milk quality on our farms. All dairy farms in Alberta participate in the Canadian Quality Milk program which ensures milk meets stringent safety measures during production and is free of antibiotic residue. Milk is rigorously tested before being pasteurized and packaged.

When you buy local products of any kind you are supporting your local community and economy. In Alberta there are about 560 family-owned dairy farms and approximately 10,000 Albertans rely on the dairy industry for their livelihood. This includes veterinarians, researchers, farm workers, food processing specialists, nutritionists and milk haulers. When you buy dairy products carrying the 100% Canadian Milk symbol you are supporting families and communities and contributing to our strong economy.

Milk, Cream, Ice Cream & ButterPacked with 16 essential nutrients, milk is a nutritional powerhouse. The only ingredients added to milk are vitamins A and D making it one of the most natural beverages available. Milk is processed with a variety of fat levels to meet everyone’s preference.

Cream can range from 5% to 36% milk fat. This is the part of the milk that naturally separates and floats on top of freshly gathered milk and is rich with flavour and smooth in texture. Cream is a popular dessert ingredient and is held to the same high quality standards as all other milk products.

Milk & CreamCompany Lucerne Foods Milk Plant Location Edmonton, AB Product(s) Lucerne Milk, Flavoured Milk, Cream, Buttermilk, Egg Nog Where to Buy Safeway, Sobeys and various independent stores throughout Alberta Website www.lucernefoods.ca

Company Parmalat Canada Ltd. Location Calgary, AB Product(s) Beatrice Milk, Flavoured Milk, Cream, Buttermilk, Egg Nog Where to Buy Costco (Prairies), Sobeys, Real Canadian Superstore Website www.parmalat.ca

Company Saputo Dairy Products Canada Location Edmonton, AB Product(s) Dairyland Milk, Flavoured Milk, Cream, Buttermilk, Egg Nog Where to Buy Save On Foods, Walmart, Real Canadian Superstore, Shoppers Drug Mart and other independent and chain retailers Website www.saputo.ca

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Ice Cream & Butter

Company Foothills Creamery Ltd. Location Calgary, AB Product(s) Foothills Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream, Butter (Sea Salt, Unsalted, Lightly Salted, Old Fashioned Churned) Where to Buy Co-op, Safeway, Sobeys, various ice cream shops and restaurants across Alberta Website www.foothillscreamery.com

Company Lucerne Foods Ice Cream Location Edmonton, AB Product(s) Lucerne Ice Cream Where to Buy Safeway, Sobeys Website www.lucernefoods.ca

Company Saputo Dairy Products Canada Location Red Deer, AB Product(s) Dairyland Butter Where to Buy Save On Foods, Walmart, Real Canadian Superstore, Shoppers Drug Mart and other independent and chain retailers Website www.saputo.ca

Organic Milk

Company Rock Ridge Dairy Ltd. Location Ponoka, AB Product(s) Rock Ridge Organic Milk, Cream Where to Buy Calgary & Area – Blush Lane Organics, Community Natural Foods, Sunnyside Natural Market, Spud Edmonton & Area – Blush Lane Organics, The Organic Box, Italian Centre, Amaranth Whole Foods Market, Freson Bros. IGA, select Save On Foods locations Red Deer & Area – Big Bend Market Website www.rockridgedairy.com

Company Vital Green Farms Location Picture Butte, AB Product(s) Vital Green Organic Milk (not homogenized), Heavy Cream (52%), Créme Fraiche, Buttermilk, Chocolate Milk Where to Buy Calgary & Area – Planet Organic, Blush Lane Organic Market (Aspen Lane), Community Natural Foods, Sunnyside Market, Calgary Farmers’ Market, Market 17, Bridgeland Market, Willow Natural Foods, Okotoks Natural, Highwood Natural, Bite, Farm Box, Fresh Kitchen, Green Earth, Mrs. Green’s Natural Market, Say Cheese Fromagerie, Simon Valley Market Edmonton & Area – Planet Organic (South), The Organic Box, Earth’s General Store, Blush Lane Organic Market, Amaranth Foods, Sunworks, Mother’s Market, Urban Organics Red Deer & Area – Pure Earth Southern Alberta – Oliver Health Foods, Urban Grocer, Nutters, Vital Green Farms Farm Store, Cottonwood Coop, LA International Foods, Umami Shop

Organic farmers must avoid the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. The quality and nutritional value of milk is the same whether it’s organic or conventional milk – the choice is a personal one.

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Company Saputo Dairy Products Canada Location Edmonton, AB Product(s) Dairyland Organic Milk (2 and 4 litre containers), Organic Cream Where to Buy Save On Foods, Walmart, Real Canadian Superstore, Shoppers Drug Mart and other independent and chain retailers Website www.saputo.ca

Cheese

Company Agropur (Sunnyrose) Location Diamond City, AB Product(s) Havarti, Cheddar, Mozzarella, Monterey Jack (with spiced, caraway and jalapeño versions), Colby, Domestic Parmesan, Swiss, Gouda, Edam, Oka Where to Buy Most of the cheese is sold under Kraft, Lucerne, Sobeys, OKA Fine Cheese and Real Canadian Superstore labels and can be found at supermarkets throughout Alberta Website www.agropur.com

Company Alberta Cheese Company Ltd. Location Calgary, AB Product(s) Bocconcini, Canadian Parmesan, Mild Cheddar, Medium Cheddar, Aged Cheddar, Old White Cheddar, Cheese Curds, Feta, Grated Parmesan, Jalapeno Monterey Jack, Marble Cheddar, Mini Bocconcini, Mozzarella Full Fat, Mozzarella Part Skim, Monterey Jack, Parmesan, Provoletta/Caciocavallo, Provolone, Ricotta, Ricotta Salata, Shredded Asiago , Shredded Mild Cheddar, Shredded Mozzarella, Shredded Nacho Mix, Shredded Parmesan Where to Buy Alberta Cheese Company Ltd., various retailers and food service outlets in Western Canada Website www.albertacheese.com

Company Crystal Springs Cheese Ltd. Location Coalhurst, AB Product(s) Aged & Extra-Aged Gouda, Aged Havarti, Applewood Smoked Cheddar, Cheese Curds, Chive Gouda, Cloves and Cumin – Nagelkaas Gouda, Dill Gouda, Habanero Havarti, Herb & Garlic Feta, Horseradish Cheddar, Italian Gouda, Jalapeño Gouda, Medium White Cheddar, Mild & Medium Gouda, Mild Havarti, Peppercorn Gouda, Smoked Gouda, Smokey Bacon Cheddar, Spiced/Cumin Gouda, Tomato & Basil Feta Where to Buy At select cheese shops and grocery retailers throughout Alberta Website www.crystalspringscheese.com

With so much variety to choose from, Canadian cheese is perfect for any occasion. Use it as an ingredient, enjoy it on its own as a snack or pair it with a beverage and satisfy your taste buds. After opening, be sure to wrap your cheese in plastic wrap to preserve its freshness and store it in the lower part of your fridge away from any foods with strong odours.

Company Latin Foods Inc. Location Calgary, AB Product(s) Queso Paisa, Queso Fresco, Queso Duro Where to Buy Sobeys, Co-op, Janice Beaton Fine Cheese, Sunterra Market, Paraiso Tropical, Springbank Cheese Co., Say Cheese Fromagerie Inc., Salsita, UniMarket, Tienda Latina, Real Canadian Superstore, Save On Foods, El Mercadito Latino, Antoronto Fine Foods, La Fromagerie Hamel, Las Tres Marias Website www.fresk-o.com

Company Mother Dairy Location Calgary, AB Product(s) Paneer Where to Buy At stores throughout Alberta Website www.motherdairy.ca

Company Parmalat Canada Ltd. Location Lethbridge, AB Product(s) Cottage Cheese Where to Buy At grocery retailers throughout Alberta Website www.parmalat.ca

Company Smoky Valley Artisan Cheese Location Smoky Lake, AB Product(s) Caerphilly (with a chipotle paprika rind), Montasio (with a white wine, lavender and honey rind), Brie, Jack (with a chocolate, espresso and pepper rind), Alley Kat Oatmeal Stout Cheese (seasonal), Brooklyn Chocolate Stout Cheese (seasonal) Where to Buy Bonnyville Farmers’ Market, French Quarter Farmers’ Market, Callingwood Farmers’ Market (seasonal)

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Company Sylvan Star Cheese Ltd. Location Red Deer, AB Product(s) Mild Gouda, Medium Gouda, More Medium Gouda, Aged Gouda, Grizzly Gouda, Old Grizzly Gouda, Smoked Milk Gouda, Smoked Medium Gouda, Cheese Curds, Cumin Mild Gouda, Cumin Medium Gouda, Black Pepper Gouda, Green Peppercorn Gouda, Cayenne & Green Peppercorn Gouda, Onion, Garlic & Red Paprika Gouda, Herbs & Garlic Gouda, Fenugreek Gouda, Friesian Cloves Gouda, Italian Style Gouda, Dill Gouda, Medium Gruyere, Cave Aged Gruyere, Mild Edam, Medium Edam Where to Buy Calgary & Area – Calgary Farmers’ Market, Market on MacLeod, Sunterra markets, Community Natural Food stores, Springbank, Planet Organic, Sunnyside Market, Blush Lane, Janice Beaton Fine Cheese, Amaranth Edmonton & Area – Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market (open year round), Italian Centres, Planet Organic, Sunterra Market, Blush Lane, Save On Foods Red Deer & Area – Sylvan Star Cheese Farm Store, Red Deer Market on Saturday mornings, Big Bend Market, Save On Foods, Sylvan Lake Market on Friday afternoons Website www.sylvanstarcheesefarm.ca

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Company The Cheese Factory Location Edmonton, AB Product(s) Cheese curds, Feta, Natural Kefir, Beer Cheese (original and smoked), Mozzarella (plain and smoked), Gouda (plain, smoked and spiced), Swiss, Cheddar (white, orange, marble, low fat, smoked, spiced), Monterey Jack (plain and jalapeño), Havarti (plain, smoked and spiced), Kajmak Where to Buy The Cheese Factory, Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market or order by email (cheesef@shaw.ca)

Company Tiras Dairies Inc. Location Camrose, AB Product(s) Vlahos Cow Feta, Tiras Saganaki slices, Rocky Mountain Quark (regular, low fat and light) Where to Buy El Safadi Brothers, Omonia Foods, Eberhardt Foods, Alice Produce and Garden, Italian Centre, Mediterranean Pita Bakery, Saccomano Bothers, Great West Italian Importers, Shaganppi Grocers, Edmonton European Foods, K & K Food Liner, Save On Foods, Real Canadian Superstore, Worldwide Foods, Edelweiss, Rustic Sour Dough, Patiserie De Soleil, Brooks IGA, High Prarie IGA Website www.tiras.ca

Company Vital Green Farms Location Picture Butte, AB Product(s) Cream Cheese, Gouda Where to Buy Calgary & Area – Planet Organic, Blush Lane Organic Market (Aspen Lane), Community Natural Foods, Sunnyside Market, Calgary Farmers’ Market, Market 17, Bridgeland Market, Willow Natural Foods, Okotoks Natural, Highwood Natural, Bite, Farm Box, Fresh Kitchen, Green Earth, Mrs. Green’s Natural Market, Say Cheese Fromagerie, Simon Valley Market Edmonton & Area – Planet Organic (South), The Organic Box, Earth’s General Store, Blush Lane Organic Market, Amaranth Foods, Sunworks, Mother’s Market, Urban Organics Red Deer & Area – Pure Earth Southern Alberta – Oliver Health Foods, Urban Grocer, Nutters, Vital Green Farms Farm Store, Cottonwood Coop, LA International Foods, Umami Shop

Company White Gold Cheese Factory Ltd. Location Calgary, AB Product(s) Burrini, Caciocavallo, Caciotta, Provolone di Bojano, Scamorza, Burrata, Fior di Latte, Nodini, Ricotta, Trecce, Tuma Where to Buy Numerous Farmers’ Markets and grocery locations in Calgary Website www.fiordilatte.ca

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Yogurt & Sour Cream

Yogurt makes the perfect on-the-go snack, breakfast accompaniment or recipe ingredient! This versatile product comes in many forms, including the higher protein Greek variety, and is easier for people who are lactose intolerant to digest. Like milk, yogurt should not be stored in the door of your fridge. Place it on a fridge shelf to ensure it stays cold and fresh until its best before date.

Company Bles-Wold Yogurt Location Lacombe, AB Products Yogurt, Greek Yogurt, Drinkable Yogurt, Sour Cream Where to Buy Can be found at over 100 locations in Alberta including the Edmonton Italian Centre, Sunterra Market, Save-On Foods, Co-op Website www.bles-wold.com

Company Lucerne Foods Milk Plant Location Edmonton, AB Product(s) Lucerne brand Sour Cream, Yogurt Where to Buy Safeway, various independent stores throughout Alberta Website www.lucernefoods.ca

Company Parmalat Canada Ltd. Location Lethbridge, AB Product(s) Beatrice Yogurt, Sour Cream Where to Buy At grocery retailers throughout Alberta Website www.parmalat.ca

Company Vital Green Farms Location Picture Butte, AB Product(s) Organic Yogurt, Kefir, Sour Cream Where to Buy Calgary & Area – Planet Organic, Blush Lane Organic Market (Aspen Lane), Community Natural Foods, Sunnyside Market, Calgary Farmers’ Market, Market 17, Bridgeland Market, Willow Natural Foods, Okotoks Natural, Highwood Natural, Bite, Farm Box, Fresh Kitchen, Green Earth, Mrs. Green’s Natural Market, Say Cheese Fromagerie, Simon Valley Market Edmonton & Area – Planet Organic (South), The Organic Box, Earth’s General Store, Blush Lane Organic Market, Amaranth Foods, Sunworks, Mother’s Market, Urban Organics Red Deer & Area – Pure Earth Southern Alberta – Oliver Health Foods, Urban Grocer, Nutters, Vital Green Farms Farm Store, Cottonwood Coop, LA International Foods, Umami Shop

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Milk safety is assured by safe production and processing procedures followed by producers and processors. Safety of milk and dairy products is constantly monitored and checked by field and laboratory tests conducted by the dairy industry and regulatory officials. Milk is tested before it even leaves the farm, when it gets to the processing plant and all farm samples are sent to a lab for further testing and screening. All Alberta milk producers are enrolled in the Canadian Quality Milk Program, an on farm program to ensure the quality and safety of milk, and every dairy farm in Canada will be part of this program by 2015.

How is the safety and quality of milk in Canada guaranteed?

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September 2014Products and availability may change. Contact the processor for a listing of current retail locations.