Government of Canada invests in co-operative cheese factory to modernize equipment and help grow markets

St. Albert, Ontario – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced an investment of up to $1.5 million under the Dairy Processing Investment Fund to St-Albert Cheese Co-operative while visiting the Cheese Factory Co-op today. The funding will be used to modernize equipment that will help the company improve its productivity and competitiveness.

 

This investment is part of an upgrade to St-Albert Cheese’s facilities, which will include state-of-the-art equipment that will enhance plant operations and help optimize the value of its by-products. This new equipment will help reduce the impact of power outages and effectively manage the performance of ventilation and humidity levels so refrigeration in the warehouses runs efficiently, enabling the company to increase the volume of milk product it processes while reducing production costs.

Video: Agriculture Enlightened 2026

Agtech is a rapidly expanding sector in Canada. At Agriculture Enlightened, you’ll hear from leading voices on the innovation, issues, and ideas that are helping to grow Canada’s position as a global leader in agtech, and meet the needs of an evolving global population. Experience a day of engaging sessions that delve into emerging topics across the agri-food value chain, and participate in a unique opportunity to network with a broad spectrum of leaders in the digital agriculture sector.