Agropur plans to boost investments as demand in dairy proteins rise
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This article was published 11/02/2026 (234 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
MONTREAL – Agropur says it will ramp up investments in plant upgrades and capacity expansion to capitalize on strong growth in demand for dairy proteins and both enriched and lactose-free milk.
The milk co-operative behind Natrel, Sealtest and Oka is offsetting a long-term decline in regular milk consumption with rising demand for value-added products.
Cottage cheese sales are growing by more than 10 per cent, fuelled in part by social media trends, while protein products remain among its fastest-growing categories.
After significantly cutting its debt load, Agropur says it now has greater financial flexibility to pursue large-scale modernization projects.
The co-operative invested nearly $265 million during fiscal 2025, nearly two-thirds of it in Canada, and expects to exceed its roughly $300 million annual average.
Agropur says it improved its profitability in fiscal 2025 amid a favourable environment for enriched dairy products.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 11, 2026.
