Lactantia Original cream cheese

Lactantia is a flagship Canadian dairy brand with a history dating back to 1947, when it was founded by Lionel Beaudet in Victoriaville, Quebec. Originally establishing its reputation through innovations like aluminum foil-wrapped butter to preserve freshness, the brand has since expanded into a wide range of dairy products, including milk, cream, and cream cheese.

Today, Lactantia products are manufactured across multiple facilities in Canada, primarily in Ontario and Quebec, using 100% Canadian milk. While the brand remains a staple of Canadian households, its ownership has transitioned over the decades through corporate acquisitions. It was previously a primary brand of Parmalat Canada before being integrated into Lactalis Canada. As of 2026, the brand is owned by the Lactalis Group, a French multinational company and the world's largest dairy producer, which is the ultimate parent company headquartered in Laval, France.