Search FR Consumer Foodservice Ingredients About Us Foundation Brands Main Content About Our Co-operative Gay Lea Foods is a leading Canadian co-operative. Dedicated to innovation, the development of high quality products and growing the market for Canadian milk, our 100% Canadian-owned co-operative is the first of its kind to include licensed dairy cow and dairy goat members, and process both kinds of milk into a range of dairy products – from the consumer favourite Spreadables and North America’s first Smooth™ Cottage Cheese, to IVANHOE NOTHING BUT, an innovative snack made with 100% cheese. With members on roughly 1,400 dairy farms in Ontario and Manitoba, and more than 4,100 producer and investor shareholders, Gay Lea Foods is as renowned for our co-operative-inspired values as we are for our high quality, innovative and award winning dairy products. From the moment our milk is “born on the farm”, until our products reach the table, our farmers, members and employees collaborate to meet member needs, contribute to the sustainable development of communities, and ensure our co-operative remains well positioned to lead toward an innovative, profitable and sustainable future in the Canadian dairy industry. The Gay Lea Foods Story Our story began in 1958 when a group of farmers came together with a common vision to build a better future for themselves and their communities; today, Gay Lea Foods is a leading Canadian co-operative. Here’s how we stay true to our Born on the Farm heritage. Read More History Since 1958, our dedication to innovation and the development of high quality products has allowed us to respond to consumers’ evolving tastes and grow the market for Canadian milk and dairy products, while multiple Canadian acquisitions have expanded our product family and further enhanced our reputation for fresh, quality products consumers can trust. Learn More Our People Michael Barrett President & CEO Rob Goodwill Chair Don Dietrich Vice Chair Angela Francolini Independent Director See Full Team Gay Lea Foods Plated Sign up for our free newsletter filled with fresh recipes, exclusive coupons, tips on healthy living and more! Name Email Sign up now You can unsubscribe at any time.This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. OUR CO-OPERATIVE The Gay Lea Foods Story History Our People OUR COMMITMENTS Environment Animal Welfare Community Our Co-operative Values Diversity & Inclusion Accessibility Health & Safety EMPLOYMENT Available Positions Employee Testimonials NEWS CONTACT Contact Us Location Head Office Gay Lea Foods Co-operative Ltd 5200 Orbitor Dr. Mississauga, ON L4W 5B4 Terms and Conditions Call us 905-283-5300 1-800-268-0508 Privacy Policy ©2021 Gay Lea Foods Co-operative Ltd.