New Artisan Cheese Production In Stratford

Monforte Dairy Company Ltd. will retrofit its existing facility to increase current production and introduce new cheese products not made anywhere else in Canada.

The retrofit will improve efficiency and allow the introduction of new artisan goat, water buffalo, sheep and cow cheese products.   

Through the Rural Economic Development Program, Ontario is helping Monforte Dairy to retrofit its existing facility to house a Canadian Food Inspection Agency approved dairy and cheese processing plant.

Quotes

“Our government is partnering with local food processors to help them succeed.  Infrastructure investments are an important part of the province's new Open Ontario plan to create jobs and opportunities for Ontario families.”
- John Wilkinson, MPP for Perth-Wellington

“Having the provincial support to help retrofit our facility has been essential. With this investment, we can continue to produce quality artisan cheeses with milk supplied by local farmers.”
- Ruth Klahsen, Proprietor, Monforte Dairy Company, Ltd.

Quick Facts

• Monforte Dairy Company, Ltd. is receiving up to $190,000 through the Rural Economic Development Program.
• Since 2003, Ontario has invested over $97 million in 274 projects through the Rural Economic Development Program.

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