Lactantia Krema Yogurt

Brand History and Production

Lactantia is a storied Canadian brand originally established in 1947 by Lionel Beaudet in Victoriaville, Quebec. Initially focused on butter, the brand pioneered innovative packaging and high-quality dairy standards in the Canadian market. Over decades, it expanded into milk, cream, and specialty products like the Krema yogurt line. The manufacturing for Lactantia products distributed in North America is centered in Canada, utilizing local dairy resources through Lactalis Canada's extensive processing network.

Ownership and Global Presence

Today, Lactantia is owned by Lactalis Canada Inc., which is a subsidiary of the French multinational dairy giant, Groupe Lactalis. Based in Laval, France, Groupe Lactalis is one of the world's largest dairy producers, having acquired the brand through the purchase of Parmalat’s Canadian operations. The ultimate owner, the Besnier family through Groupe Lactalis, continues to manage the brand as a premium staple in the Canadian grocery landscape, maintaining its original Canadian heritage while benefiting from global logistics and innovation.