Saputo Inc. (TSX: SAP) is a Montreal-based Canadian dairy company. Founded as a cheese store in 1954 by Italian immigrant Giuseppe Saputo, today Saputo’s business includes cheese, baked goods and milk production.
Saputo operates in Canada, as well as in the United States and Argentina. It is the largest dairy processor in Canada. About a third of its revenues come from the company’s operations in the United States.
Brands
Brands by Saputo include: Saputo, Alexis de Portneuf, Armstrong, Baxter, Dairyland, Danscorella, De Lucia, Dragone, DuVillage 1860, Frigo, Kingsey, La Paulina, Nutrilait, Ricrem, Stella, Treasure Cave, HOP&GO!, Rondeau and Vachon.[2]
Subsidiaries
See also
References
- Dairy Foods, August, 2004. Saputo is golden: Canada's top dairy celebrating anniversary
- The Globe and Mail, September 15, 2003. Saputo to close two plants , sell one.
- National Post: Saputo aims to stay a big cheese
- Food & Drink Weekly, April 4, 2005. Saputo, the largest dairy processor in Canada, is to buy the manufacturing, marketing and distribution rights to Fromage Cote SA's and Distributions Kingsey Inc's cheese business for C$54 million
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