Lactalis Canada Announces Appointment of Ronan Lostanlen as Vice President of Manufacturing – Dairy Food Group

July 12, 2024 – Toronto, ON – Lactalis Canada, the Canadian dairy leader behind iconic brands like Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Balderson, Astro and Lactantia and a subsidiary of France-based Lactalis Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ronan Lostanlen to the position of Vice President, Manufacturing – Dairy Food Group (DFG).  

In this role, Ronan will oversee Lactalis Canada’s Cheese & Tablespreads and Ingredients manufacturing operations and teams across Canada and play a pivotal role in driving production capabilities and upholding our commitment to excellence as an industry leader in the Canadian dairy sector. With extensive global industrial leadership experience, Ronan joins Lactalis Canada from Lactalis Group in France.  

About Lactalis Canada Inc. With over 140 years of brand heritage, Lactalis Canada is the Canadian dairy leader behind iconic brands Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, P’tit Québec, Balderson, Cheestrings Ficello, aMOOza!, Astro, Khaas, siggi’s, IÖGO, IÖGO nanö, Olympic, Lactantia, Beatrice, Enjoy!, Marie Morin Canada, Galbani, and Président. With more than 30 operating sites including 20 manufacturing facilities, the company and its more than 4000 employees are committed to enriching and nurturing the lives of Canadians through its high-quality products, contribution to communities and partnership with farmers, customers, partners and suppliers. Lactalis Canada is part of Lactalis Group, the world’s leading dairy company, headquartered in Laval, France. For more information, visit www.lactalis.ca   

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