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JULY 2013
cheese, as well as their daily
made cheese curds, are pop-
ular pasteurized products,
known for their authentic and
rich flavours.
In Québec, cheese and butter
is distributed by Aux Mille et
Une Saisons, Damafro, Ali-
ments de la Biosphère du Lac
St-Pierre and GFS Québec and
is available in most groceries.
In Ontario, its distributors —
AMJ Health Food Distribu-
tors, UNFI, Mike & Mike’s
Organic Food Distributors,
Ontario Natural Food Co-op,
Pfennings Organic Vegeta-
bles, and Springbank Cheese
— supply natural food stores
and grocers.
In Western Canada, distri-
bution is primarily handled
by Pro Organics, PSC Natu-
ral Foods, Horizon Distribu-
tors, and UNFI. In Manitoba,
cheese and butter are distrib-
uted by World Wise Food Dis-
tributors.
As a member of the Dairy
Farmers of Canada, and
through social media mar-
keting, consumer and trade
shows, L’Ancêtre Cheese Fac-
tory wants to spread the word
about the benefits of their
product, the importance of
consuming organic goods and
educate the customer. “We’ve
made a good reputation all
across Canada,” Bisson said.
The modestly sized cheese
factory is a stalwart brand in
Quebec, and they have stuck
to their ideals through prin-
ciple — not to mention their
use of technological innova-
tion.
“Organic agriculture prohibits
the use of pesticides, insec-
