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Photo for - Gay Lea Foods Earns Imagine Canada Certification for Community Investment Leadership

Gay Lea Foods Earns Imagine Canada Certification for Community Investment Leadership

Gay Lea Foods Co-operative Limited (“Gay Lea Foods”) today announced it has received the PRISM Certified designation from Imagine Canada, recognizing the Canadian dairy co-operative’s commitment to...

Photo for - Gay Lea Foundation celebrates Co-op Week and the International Year of Co-operatives with more than $1 million in community impact grants

Gay Lea Foundation celebrates Co-op Week and the International Year of Co-operatives with more than $1 million in community impact grants

As co-operatives recognize Co-op Week and the United Nations’ International Year of Co-operatives, the Gay Lea Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its fall 2025 charitable grants.

Photo for - Gay Lea Foods Recognized with Clean50 Top Project Award for Sustainable Manufacturing Initiative

Gay Lea Foods Recognized with Clean50 Top Project Award for Sustainable Manufacturing Initiative

Gay Lea Foods Co-operative Limited (“Gay Lea Foods”) is pleased to announce its energy management initiative has been selected as one of Canada’s Clean50 Top Projects for 2025.

Photo for - Gay Lea Foods confirms completion of Grober Nutrition sale to CG Wellington Inc.

Gay Lea Foods confirms completion of Grober Nutrition sale to CG Wellington Inc.

The transaction marks a significant milestone for all stakeholders, aligning Grober with CG Wellington’s long-term commitment to agricultural excellence and innovation, while enabling Gay Lea Foods to unlock new opportunities for strategic investment in dairy processing.

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Gay Lea Foods announces sale of Grober Nutrition to CG Wellington Inc.

The sale is expected to close on June 30, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions. Financial terms will not be disclosed.

Photo for - Gay Lea Foundation celebrates the International Year of Co-operatives with more than $1 million in community impact grants 

Gay Lea Foundation celebrates the International Year of Co-operatives with more than $1 million in community impact grants 

Spring 2025 grants announced to support health, agriculture, and community well-being projects across Canada and internationally 

Photo for - Gay Lea Foods announces sale of Notre Dame Creamery to Winnipeg-based Fromagerie Chaeban Ltd.

Gay Lea Foods announces sale of Notre Dame Creamery to Winnipeg-based Fromagerie Chaeban Ltd.

Gay Lea Foods Co-operative Limited (“Gay Lea Foods”) today announced it has completed the sale of Notre Dame Creamery, based in Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes, Manitoba, to Fromagerie Chaeban Ltd. 

Photo for - Gay Lea Foods to provide 3.6 million meals to food insecure Canadians through expanded partnership with Second Harvest

Gay Lea Foods to provide 3.6 million meals to food insecure Canadians through expanded partnership with Second Harvest

Gay Lea Foods has partnered with Second Harvest, Canada’s largest food rescue organization, to address two of the most urgent challenges facing Canadians today: food insecurity and food waste.

Photo for - Gay Lea Foods announces consolidation of Bothwell Cheese retail locations in Manitoba

Gay Lea Foods announces consolidation of Bothwell Cheese retail locations in Manitoba

WINNIPEG, Manitoba – April 11, 2025 – Gay Lea Foods Co-operative Limited (“Gay Lea Foods”) today announced plans to consolidate its Bothwell Cheese retail locations in Manitoba. Consumers can continue to find a variety of Bothwell’s award-winning, natural cheeses at the Bothwell Facto

Photo for - Katie Rogers joins Gay Lea Foods as chief people officer

Katie Rogers joins Gay Lea Foods as chief people officer

Dana Stevens to retire in September

Photo for - Gay Lea Foods and Dairy Fountain Inc. complete sale of Hewitt’s Dairy Limited

Gay Lea Foods and Dairy Fountain Inc. complete sale of Hewitt’s Dairy Limited

Gay Lea Foods today announced it has completed the sale of Hewitt’s Dairy Limited, located in Hagersville, Ontario, to Mississauga, Ontario-based Dairy Fountain Inc.

Photo for - Gay Lea Foundation now accepting applications for community impact grants

Gay Lea Foundation now accepting applications for community impact grants

The Gay Lea Foundation today announced applications are now open for its Community Impact Grants program, supporting initiatives in education, health, wellness, poverty relief and sustainable agriculture...

Photo for - Gay Lea Foods Celebrates Achievements at 66th Annual General Meeting

Gay Lea Foods Celebrates Achievements at 66th Annual General Meeting

Gay Lea Foods held its 66th Annual General Meeting of shareholders in Toronto, Ontario, on January 30, 2025, marking a year of achievement and significant progress toward its strategic growth and community...

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Gay Lea is building Canada’s largest shortbread village at the Well

Gay Lea Shortbread Village invites Torontonians to explore interactive installations, decorate cookies and support Habitat for Humanity Canada. Gay Lea Foods is returning to Toronto for the 2024 Holiday season

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Gay Lea Foods announces tentative sale of Hewitt’s Dairy Limited

Unique, community-focused sale aims to keep Hewitt’s Dairy and Hewitt’s Dairy Bar operating in Hagersville, Ontario, for the long-term

Photo for - Gay Lea Foods announces head office relocation and expansion

Gay Lea Foods announces head office relocation and expansion

Gay Lea Foods, Ontario’s largest farmer-owned dairy co-operative, today announced plans to relocate its head office to 10 Carlson Court in northwest Toronto (Etobicoke) in summer 2025. “Following years of

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