World-class distinctions

Agropur wants to be a world class organization. This is not just some vague pipe dream; it is an attitude backed by a will to succeed that is generating concrete results. The past ten years have produced clear evidence of Agropur's potential and dedication to excellence.

Year	Distinction	Context
2007	Gold Caseus - Champfleury	9th annual Quebec Fine cheese contest
2007	Caseus (First prize) / Soft ripened cheese made from cow's milk category - Champfleury	9th annual Quebec Fine cheese contest
2007	Caseus (First prize) / Washed and natural rind category - Champfleury	9th annual Quebec Fine cheese contest
2006	Producer of the World's Best Aged Cheddar	World Championship Cheese Contest
2004	2nd Prize for Deutsch Käse Haus Colby	World Dairy Expo (U.S.)
2004	Silver and Bronze for Agropur mild cheddar / Bronze for Anco smoked gouda	World Championship Cheese Contest
2002	Producer of the World's Best Feta	World Championship Cheese Contest
2002	Producer of the World's Best Aged Cheddar	World Championship Cheese Contest
2000	Producer of the World's Best Cheddar	Nantwich International Cheese Show
1996	Producer of the World's Best Cheddar	World Championship Cheese Contest
1996	North American Dairy Processor of the Year	Awarded by the U.S magazine Dairy Foods
1995	Producer of the World's Largest Block of Cheese (26 085 kg)	Guinness Record

Great honours for a Great cheese! - Champfleury

Best fine cheese in Quebec

Three prestigious prizes are awarded to Agropur Fine Cheese division's cheese makers for the latest in their line of Fine cheeses; Champfleury

This prize-winning cheese is a soft ripened cheese with an unctuous and creamy interior. Its copper-orange washed rind gives a delicate aroma and a fruity taste to the cheese.

These three prizes were awarded during the 9th annual Quebec Fine cheese contest that officially launched the 13th Warwick cheese exhibition, an independant non-profit organization. Incorporated in 1995, its board manages the overall activities related to the Festival, Salon des fromages fins and Maison des fromages. The organization acts as promoter of Sélection Caseus, Quebec's Fine cheese contest.

Canadian Reserve - The World's Best Aged Cheddar

For several decades, Agropur's cheddar has enjoyed an enviable reputation among its industrial customers and on international markets. It was originally through private brands, acting as supplier to some large food chains, that the Cooperative made its first inroads in the retail market. In October 2001, it made a further step in this direction by launching a new line of fine cheddars under the Cooperative's own brand name, Canadian Reserve. Soon customers were clamouring for this award-winning cheese. In 2002, an exceptional number of awards, including one for World's Best Aged Cheese and gold at the Sélection Caseus Contest catapulted this cheddar into the spotlight and focused attention on this new name now synonymous with excellence. The World Cheese Contest (United States), Canadian Cheese Grand Prix, Warwick Cheese Festival (Quebec) and Royal Agricultural Winter Fair (Ontario) have all showered Canadian Reserve with praise.

FIRST PRIZES WON
CANADIAN GRAND PRIX
NEW PRODUCT AWARDS

DAIRY PRODUCT OF THE YEAR FOR THE SIX CONSECUTIVE YEAR

At its 86th National Convention in May 2005, the CCGD ranked Yoplait at the top of the dairy product category for the fifth consecutive year. This time, Ultima Foods' Yoplait Minigo Duo product was in the spotlight. Winning such a prize is a feat in itself and a reflection of Agropur's ability to innovate and meet current and future market challenges.

2004

Launched in September 2003, Natrel Omega-3 captured top honours in the Dairy Product category at the CCGD's 2004 contest. The first Omega-3 enriched milk in North America, Natrel Omega-3 is a value-added product that improves health and prevents certain diseases, including cardio-vascular diseases. Using a special technology, this product skilfully combines the good taste of Natrel milk and the benefits of Omega-3 to meet the health needs of consumers.

2003

Providence Oka is a soft, washed-rind, surface-ripened cheese that is enhanced by the fruity flavour of its edible rind. Named for the unshakeable faith of the Trappist Monks who refused to give up even during the darkest hours, Providence Oka was born under a lucky star in May 2002, just like the first Oka cheese which will celebrate its 113th birthday in 2006. This fine cheese received the title of Dairy Product of the Year at the Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards in 2003, beating out 13 finalists.

2002

In 2002, Agropur once again dominated the Dairy Product category at the Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards thanks to Natrel Nutrition 24. In line with modern values and needs, this nutritional supplement, containing 24 minerals and vitamins and made of 90% milk, has paved the way for refrigerated nutritional supplements in food stores. Natrel Nutrition 24 was also among the finalists at the Paris SIAL in 2002 for the title of Dairy Product of the Year.

2001

The expertise of Olympic Dairy, a subsidiary of Ultima Foods since October 2004, has combined with Yoplait's 35 years of know-how. The Olympic Original Organic Line was a winner at the Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards in 1999. Synonymous with staying in shape and Olympian ideals, this yogurt line is perfectly in tune with Agropur's long tradition of innovation. Discover for yourself all the benefits of organic products!

2000

Yoplait revolutionized the yogurt category with Yoplait Tubes, the one and only grab and go yogurt in Canada. In its innovative packaging, which gives consumers more freedom of movement, Yoplait Tubes can be enjoyed anywhere, anytime. Better still, the product always tastes super, whether it is eaten fresh, frozen or thawed. Youthful, colourful and dynamic, with its cool and sporty characters, Yoplait Tubes have everything it takes to please the active younger set.

2005 - Another productive harvest!
Other first prize winners...

SÉLECTION CASEUS (Quebec)
FIRST PRIZE IN ITS CATEGORY + BRONZE CASEUS
Canadian Reserve Cheddar, 3 years

PRIX DU PUBLIC + PRIX DE LA PRESSE
Brie Triple Crème Chevalier

ROYAL AGRICULTURAL WINTER FAIR (Ontario)

Canadian Reserve, 3 ans
Providence Oka
Brie Double Crème L'Extra
Délicrème, Plain

BRITISH EMPIRE CHEESE SHOW (Ontario)

Délicrème, plain