TORONTO — Lactalis Canada has recently acquired Marie Morin Canada. The acquisition will see Lactalis Canada entering the dessert category, in both the Canadian and U.S. markets.
The company will acquire Marie Morin Canada’s product line of premium desserts featuring the finest traditional recipes including its signature crème brûlée, chocolate mousse and cheesecakes. The transaction will also include Marie Morin Canada’s production facility in Saint-Bruno-de Montarville, Que. and the addition of 52 employees who will join Lactalis Canada’s existing 4,000+ employees and 30 operating sites, including 19 manufacturing facilities in Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta and British Columbia.
“We’re delighted to add Marie Morin Canada and its product line of signature desserts to the Lactalis Canada family,” says Mark Taylor, president & CEO, Lactalis Canada. “As part of our broad-based dairy portfolio that continues to evolve and expand to meet consumer trends and demands, this acquisition will enable Lactalis Canada to pursue its strategy in developing desserts for the North American market and will further expand our product offering for our valued retail and foodservice customers.”
