On July 15, 2026, OKA, a cheese producer with more than 130 years of history in Quebec, announced that it will be sold to Lactalis, a French dairy group. The transaction moves ownership of the long‑standing Quebec brand to one of the world’s largest cheese companies.
OKA has been part of Quebec’s dairy landscape for over a century, building a reputation rooted in its lengthy heritage. Its presence in the province stretches back more than 130 years, making it one of the region’s most enduring cheese makers.
Lactalis, based in France, operates on a global scale and is recognized as one of the biggest cheese producers worldwide. The group’s portfolio includes a wide range of dairy products and its acquisition of OKA expands its reach into the Canadian market.
The deal transfers control of OKA to Lactalis, signaling a new chapter for the historic brand under the umbrella of a multinational dairy corporation. While specific terms of the purchase were not disclosed, the change in ownership is expected to integrate OKA’s operations with Lactalis’s extensive distribution and production network.
This acquisition represents a significant development in Quebec’s cheese sector, linking a venerable local producer with a leading global dairy player. The move may influence how cheese products are marketed and distributed across both regions, reflecting broader trends of consolidation within the dairy industry.
The transaction is set to proceed following standard regulatory reviews, with both companies indicating a commitment to maintaining the quality and heritage associated with the OKA name as it becomes part of Lactalis’s portfolio.