2005-2009 History

2005

Saputo continues to expand in Québec, Canada

The Company continued to grow by acquiring Quebec-based Fromage Côté S.A. and Kingsey Distributions Inc., as well as Schneider Cheese, Inc.

2007

Land O’Lakes West Coast acquisition

Saputo acquired the Land O’Lakes West Coast industrial cheese business. Its activities included the production, sale, cutting and packaging of mainly mozzarella and provolone in Tulare, California.

2008

Saputo continues its US expansion

Saputo acquired the activities of Wisconsin-based Alto Dairy Cooperative. Operations included the production of Italian and American style cheeses, as well as whey, which are marketed across the country under various brand names.

2008

Neilson Dairy joins the Saputo family

Saputo acquired the activities of Neilson Dairy, the dairy division of Weston Foods (Canada) Inc. which manufactured, sold and distributed primarily fluid milk and cream in Ontario.

2009

Growth in the US continues following new acquisitions

Saputo completed the acquisition of the activities of F&A Dairy of California, Inc. which included the manufacturing, selling, and distribution of mozzarella, provolone and whey products from a facility in Newman, California.