Jul 3, 2025

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

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario – July 3, 2025 – Gay Lea Foods Co-operative Limited (“Gay Lea Foods”) confirmed today it has completed the sale of Cambridge, Ontario-based animal nutrition business Grober Nutrition (“Grober”) to CG Wellington Inc. (“CG Wellington”).

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.

“We believe this sale is a true win-win,” said Suzanna Dalrymple, president and CEO, Gay Lea Foods. “It allows Grober to grow with a like-minded partner while we sharpen our focus on key areas of dairy processing, where we see tremendous opportunity to deliver long-term value for our members.”

“I’d like to express my sincere appreciation to the teams at Grober and CG Wellington for their dedication and collaborative spirit in bringing this transaction to a successful close.”

Grober Nutrition will continue to operate in Cambridge, Ontario, and all employees will continue in their current roles. The business will also continue to source dairy from Gay Lea Foods.

Financial terms of the agreement will not be disclosed.

About Gay Lea Foods

Gay Lea Foods is a leading Canadian dairy co-operative renowned for producing high-quality, nutritious dairy products that Canadian families love and trust. From farm to table, our 1,200 farmer members in Ontario and Manitoba, and more than 1,200 employees across four provinces, work together to nourish communities through award-winning brands including Gay Lea, Nordica, Salerno, Bothwell Cheese, and more. As part of our deeply rooted, balanced commitment to people, profit, and planet, Gay Lea Foods proudly invests one percent of pre-tax earnings back into Canadian communities through a national food security partnership with Second Harvest, and the community-building efforts of the Gay Lea Foundation. To learn more, visit gayleafoods.com.

About CG Wellington

CG Wellington (CGW) is a Canadian, family-owned private investment company with over 40 years of experience in agriculture and specialized expertise in dairy production. With operations in Canada and globally, CG Wellington invests in high-quality agricultural businesses that align with their long-term commitment to animal health, performance, and innovation. The CGW group includes a portfolio of companies that share knowledge, resources, and best practices to better serve producers in the production of high-quality milk. For more information, visit www.cgwellington.com.

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Media Contacts:

Robin Redstone, Director, Communications
Gay Lea Foods
communications@gayleafoods.com
(905) 399-0403

Christine Rohrback, President
CG Wellington
crohrbach@cgwellington.com
(905)741-7626

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