Natrel

Natrel is a Canadian dairy co-operative based in Montreal, Quebec. Natrel was formed in 1990 as the dairy subsidiary of the Agropur agricultural cooperative, headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec. Natrel has 1,540 employees and 8 manufacturing plants in Canada; fellow Agropur subsidiary Island Farms has an additional two.

Products

Natrel brand names include, Fine-filtered, Ultra’Milk, Lactose Free, Calcium, Ultra'milk Calcium, Omega-3, Nutrition 24, Ultra’Cream, and Moostache; its milk is also used in products sold by Sealtest (acquired from Ault Foods), Québon, Hershey (license), and Le Petit Gaspésien.

Trans Fat

Natrel adds trans fat to their Fine-filtered milk. This is apparent on the labels for the 2% and homogenized varieties. Trans fat is a preservative, but it is not healthy to consume.

Operations

• Markham, Ontario
• Longueuil, Quebec
• Quebec City, Quebec
• Amqui, Quebec
• Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, Quebec
• Sudbury, Ontario
• Ottawa, Ontario
• Chilliwack, British Columbia
• Victoria, British Columbia - Island Dairy
• Delta, British Columbia - Island Dairy

External links

• Natrel Official Website
  • List of operations and other corporate facts