OKA
OKA cheese was created in 1893 by Brother Alphonse Juin, a master cheesemaker who had joined the Trappist community in Deux-Montagnes. OKA soon became known for its unique aroma and unforgettable taste.
OKA L’Artisan and OKA Frère Alphonse both won awards in the 2017 Sélection Caseus cheese competition.
125 years later, OKA bears a rich cultural legacy that distinguishes it among Canadian cheeses. It is a jewel in our collective heritage, a tangible expression of how ancestral skill is passed down from generation to generation. To this day, Agropur’s master cheesemakers make OKA according to the original recipe and age it in the cellars at the Oka cheese plant.
Respect for tradition is one of the key ingredients in our quest to make OKA Canada’s signature fine cheese.
In 2018, join us in celebrating OKA’s 125th birthday. The OKA brand is a source of great pride for Agropur and a favourite with consumers.
AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS
2017
OKA Brother Alphonse
CASEUS
Semi-firm cheese
OKA L'Artisan
CASEUS
Interior-ripened cheese with ripening holes (any type of milk, any size company)
2016
OKA L'Artisan
Canadian Cheese Awards
Firm cheese with holes
OKA Portion packs
CTAQ
Jury's favorite
OKA L'Artisan Smoke
British Empire Cheese Show
Firm cheese flavored
OKA L'Artisan
British Empire Cheese Show
Firm cheese
OKA regular
CASEUS
Semi-soft cheese with a washed, mixed or natural rind
OKA L'Artisan
CASEUS
Interior-ripened cheese with ripening holes (any type of milk, any size company)