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About Our Co-operative

Gay Lea Foods is a leading Canadian dairy farmer-owned co-operative renowned for producing high quality, nutritious dairy products that Canadian families love and trust. From farm to table, our 1,200 dairy farmer members in Ontario and Manitoba, and more than 1,200 employees across four provinces, have proudly collaborated for more than 65 years to enrich life with dairy – ensuring that as our business succeeds, so too do our members, employees and the communities we touch.

The Gay Lea Foods Story

Our story began in 1958 when a group of Ontario farmers came together with a common vision to build a brighter future for themselves and their communities. Today, we’re renowned across the country for producing high-quality, nutritious dairy products that Canadian families love and trust. Here’s how we stay true to our purpose to enrich life with dairy.

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History

Since 1958, our dedication to innovation and the development of high quality products has allowed us to respond to consumers’ evolving tastes and grow the market for Canadian milk and dairy products, while multiple Canadian acquisitions have expanded our product family and further enhanced our reputation for fresh, quality products consumers can trust.

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Our People

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Suzanna Dalrymple

President & CEO

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Andrew Henderson

Chair

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DeeDee Bekkers

Vice Chair

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Jennifer Woodhouse

Executive Member