Search FR Consumer Foodservice Ingredients About Us Foundation Brands Main Content 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. With our roots on the farm, Gay Lea Foods has grown to become a leading Canadian co-operative, with members on roughly 1,400 dairy farms in Ontario and Manitoba, and more than 4,100 producer and investor shareholders. 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 cow and, more recently, goat milk. We are a Canadian success story – and that story is far from over. Moving forward, Gay Lea Foods is poised to seize and create even more opportunities for sustainable, long-term growth in the Canadian dairy industry as we expand beyond our provincial borders, grow our foods and ingredients business, and continue to invest in innovative and industry-leading products. As much as we evolve, however, we remain a dairy co-operative, owned by dairy farmers. From our farms and production facilities, to our distribution networks and employee ideologies, we embrace and act with co-operative-inspired values, understanding there is no shortcut to quality or success. It takes commitment, passion and collaboration. Those are the things we’re made of and we’re proud to share our story. Just like the milk that comes from our farms, so too are Gay Lea Foods’ products and values born on the farm. 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.