Milk, Expertise, and Performance: The DNA of the Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Conseil Plant
In operation since 1954, the Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Conseil plant (QC) stands out for unique characteristics that strengthen its strategic contributions within the Cooperative’s network.
Covering nearly 17,000 square feet and with a team of 185 employees, the plant operates 24/7.
Among all Agropur facilities, it has the largest whole milk storage capacity within the network, allowing it to support the supply needs of other Cooperative plants.
Its annual production capacity makes it one of the largest cheddar processing sites in the country. In 2024, its one- to two-year aged cheddar earned international recognition by winning a gold medal at the World Championship Cheese Contest. To date, the Cooperative has won five medals for cheddar cheeses produced at the Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Conseil plant.
"Thanks to the commitment and expertise of our employees, we are able to meet our clients’ high expectations while maintaining the quality and performance standards that have built our plant’s reputation. "
– Nathalie Boisvert, Plant Director, Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Conseil
World Championship Cheese Contest
Organized by the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association and held every two years since 1957, the World Championship Cheese Contest is recognized as the most prestigious competition in the world for cheese, butter and yogurt.
Products entered in the contest are evaluated by a panel of experts from around the globe. At the end of the judging process, the top three products in each category receive a gold, silver, or bronze medal, respectively. Several Agropur products, made both in Canada and the United States, have stood out in recent years.