Hewitt’s Dairy

What Hewitt’s Dairy does

Hewitt's Dairy Ltd. is a privately held Canadian dairy processor founded in 1887 in Hagersville, Ontario, producing a broad portfolio that includes fluid milk (homogenized, 2%, 1%, skim, chocolate), cream products (half & half, table cream, whipping cream), cultured products (sour cream, yogourt), an extensive goat milk line (organic goat milk, goat sour cream, goat yogourt, goat cream butter, goat cheese medallions/curds/logs/crumble), frozen treats (ice cream in over 60 flavors, goat milk ice cream, small batch ice cream, sherbet), and specialty items such as buttermilk and seasonal eggnog. The company operates a single manufacturing facility at 128 King Street East, Hagersville, with production technology centered on conventional dairy processing plus handcrafted small-batch ice cream production using a recipe dating to 1962, and sources all milk from local Ontario producers, including over 110 goat milk producers and 4 dedicated organic goat farms.

The business generates revenue through three channels: retail grocery distribution across Ontario, the Hewitt's Dairy Bar retail location at 4210 Highway 6 (an owned retail outlet serving the ice cream line), and a foodservice channel supplying restaurants, hotels, schools, healthcare institutions, and home meal replacement operators with bulk and pre-portioned products. Pricing is at market levels through grocery retailers and is not publicly disclosed; consumer coupons and brand communications for Hewitt's products are managed through a partnership with the Gay Lea Foods cooperative. Headcount is 51-100 employees.

In 2025, the company was acquired by Dairy Fountain, a dairy processor headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, ending over 135 years of independent family ownership. Production continues from the original Hagersville facility under the Hewitt's brand, with the new parent stating a commitment to preserving the company's heritage while leveraging broader scale across the combined entity. The company serves three customer segments: Ontario retail consumers (primary), institutional foodservice operators, and Dairy Bar visitors.

Name

Hewitt’s Dairy

Legal name

Hewitt's Dairy Ltd.

Website

https://hewittsdairy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1887

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hewitt's Dairy is a privately held Ontario dairy processor founded in 1887, producing fluid milk, cream, goat milk products, and over 60 flavors of ice cream from its Hagersville facility for retail grocery, foodservice, and its own Dairy Bar; acquired by Dairy Fountain in 2025.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dairy Products

NAICS

Dairy Product Manufacturing (3115), Dairy Product (except Frozen) Manufacturing (31151), Fluid Milk Manufacturing (311511), Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing (311520), Dairy Product (except Dried or Canned) Merchant Wholesalers (424430)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020), Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (2024)

akta.pro primary industry

Fluid Milk & Cream Processing (AFAKAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

High-Protein/Functional Frozen Dairy Desserts Manufacturing (AFAHAEAK), Flavored & Sweetened Milk Drinks (Chocolate/Strawberry, Malted Milk) (AFAHAIAA), Dairy-Based Beverages Manufacturing (Flavored Milk, Lassi, Drinkable Yogurt) (AFAKAKAH)

Keywords

• Dairy processing
• Fluid milk products
• Goat milk products
• Handcrafted ice cream
• Foodservice dairy

Headquarters

HQ city

Hagersville

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Dairy Product Sales: Hewitt's generates revenue through the sale of fluid milk, cream, cultured products, goat milk products, ice cream, frozen yogurt, sherbet, and specialty dairy products to retail consumers and foodservice establishments.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Hewitt's Dairy is a Canadian dairy processor that produces and sells a full range of dairy products from its Hagersville, Ontario facility, including fluid milk (homogenized, 2%, 1%, skim, chocolate), cream products, cultured products such as sour cream and yogourt, goat milk and goat milk products, ice cream and frozen treats in over 60 flavours, specialty milk products like buttermilk and eggnog, and foodservice goat cheese offerings for restaurants, hotels, schools, and healthcare institutions.

Product overview

Hewitt's Dairy is a Canadian dairy processor offering a diverse portfolio of dairy products organized into several product lines: Milk products (including Homogenized, 2%, 1%, Skim, and Chocolate Milk, plus Goat Milk variants); Cream products (Half & Half, Table Cream, Whipping Cream); Cultured products (Sour Cream and Goat Sour Cream); Yogourt (All Natural Yogurt and Goat Plain Yogourt); Frozen Treats (Ice Cream, All Natural Goat Milk Ice Cream, Small Batch Ice Cream, Sherbet); Specialty Milk Products (Buttermilk, Eggnog); Goat Milk Products (Goat Cream Butter); and Foodservice products (Goat Cheese Medallion, Goat Cheese Curds, Goat Cheese Log, Goat Cheese Crumble). In 2025, Hewitt's Dairy entered a new chapter under ownership of Dairy Fountain, continuing to produce quality Canadian dairy products from their Hagersville, Ontario facility, crafting dairy goodness since 1887.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Homogenized Milk Full-fat natural dairy product with minimum 3.25% milk fat, containing naturally occurring Vitamin A, available in 4L bag, 2L carton, 1L carton, and 1L glass bottle formats for retail consumers.
• 2% Milk Partly-skimmed milk containing calcium with added vitamins A and D3, offering rich flavor with reduced fat for retail consumers.
• 1% Milk Low-fat partly-skimmed milk with added vitamins A and D3, developed for health-conscious retail consumers.
• Skim Milk Low-fat milk containing less than 0.30% milk fat with added vitamins A and D3, ideal for retail consumers watching fat intake.
• Chocolate Milk Sweet chocolate-flavored milk providing nutritional benefits of calcium, vitamin A, and vitamin D3 with rich smooth texture for retail consumers.
• Organic Goat Milk Wholesome alternative to cow milk with more natural vitamins A and B, naturally homogenized with smaller fat molecules for easier digestion, sourced from 4 Ontario farms.
• 3.8% Whole Goat Milk Full-fat goat milk made with 100% Canadian goat milk, ideal alternative for retail consumers intolerant to cow milk.
• 2% Goat Milk Partly-skimmed goat milk with nutritional benefits similar to cow milk but containing more natural vitamins A and B for retail consumers.
• Half & Half Cream All-natural cream containing 10% milk fat with no artificial flavors or additives, used in coffee, sauces, or with cereal for retail consumers.
• Table Cream Natural cream with 18% milk fat, no artificial flavors or additives, versatile for coffee, fruit, cereal, sauces, and desserts for retail consumers.
• Whipping Cream All-natural cream at 35% milk fat, rich and easily whipped without artificial flavors, preservatives, or additives for retail consumers.
• Sour Cream 14% milk fat sour cream, gelatin-free, used as ingredient in dips, spreads, or recipes requiring distinctive sour cream flavor for retail consumers.
• Goat Sour Cream 14% goat milk sour cream with new improved recipe for richer, smoother texture with natural ingredient base eliminating additives, for consumers intolerant to cow milk.
• Goat Plain Yogourt Goat milk yogourt containing more natural vitamin A and B than cow milk, ideal alternative for those intolerant to cow milk yogourt.
• Goat Cream Butter (unsalted) Creamy textured, white-colored butter made from goat cream that can be substituted in recipes calling for unsalted or sweetened butter.
• Ice Cream Premium ice cream with creamy texture using the same recipe since 1962, made with 100% Canadian milk, flavors changing seasonally.
• All Natural Goat Milk Ice Cream Wholesome alternative to cow milk ice cream, sweetened with honey rather than sugar, ideal for those intolerant to cow milk.
• Small Batch Ice Cream Hand-made ice cream crafted in small batches using farm-fresh dairy since 1962, offering over 60 years of expertise in craft production.
• Sherbet Smooth and creamy frozen treat with right combination of tartness and sweetness, a refreshing way to finish a meal for retail consumers.
• Buttermilk Cultured buttermilk with a touch of salt, fermented with lactic bacteria, an excellent natural emulsifier for baking, adding flavor and light texture.
• Eggnog Seasonal favorite with full creamy texture and rich flavor, enjoyed during the Christmas holiday season, available by early November for retail consumers.
• Goat Cheese Medallion Unripened soft cheese with unique flavor made from pasteurized Canadian goat's milk, pre-portioned 28g medallions for foodservice operators including restaurants, hotels, schools, and healthcare institutions.
• Goat Cheese Curds Smooth and creamy texture with tangy and sharp flavor, French fry cut frozen product, semi-firm when chilled, for foodservice operators.
• Goat Cheese Log Soft unripened cheese made from fresh pasteurized Canadian goat's milk, suited for salads, appetizers, pizza, sandwiches, or burgers, for foodservice operators.
• Goat Cheese Crumble Soft unripened goat's milk cheese with convenient crumble package, suited for salads, appetizers, pizza, sandwiches, or burgers, for foodservice operators.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Dairy FountaincoreOthers · 1 January 2025In 2025, Hewitt's Dairy entered a new chapter under the ownership of Dairy Fountain, a dairy processor based in Mississauga, Ontario. Dairy Fountain acquired Hewitt's Dairy and is committed to preserving the company's rich heritage while continuing to produce quality Canadian dairy products from the Hagersville facility.
• Gay Lea FoodscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGay Lea Foods appears to be a closely aligned dairy partner. Hewitt's Dairy is part of the Gay Lea cooperative network, with shared consumer services, product development, and distribution. Many products are marketed under both brands, and Gay Lea manages consumer coupons and communications for Hewitt's products.
• Ontario Dairy FarmerscoreOthersHewitt's sources all milk from local Ontario producers, with over 110 goat milk producers in Ontario supplying their goat dairy products. Organic goat milk comes from 4 different Ontario farms.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Gay Lea Foods Co-operative: Canadian dairy co-operative that already partners with Hewitt's through shared consumer services and product co-marketing. Both produce fluid milk, cultured products, and table cream under similar brand-led strategies, making Gay Lea the closest operational and strategic peer.
• Kawartha Dairy Company: Ontario-based regional dairy processor with a similar craft ice cream heritage, Dairy Bar retail presence, and broad fluid milk and cream portfolio. Comparable scale, channel mix (grocery + foodservice), and brand-driven positioning make it a near-direct competitor in Ontario.
• Mariposa Dairy: Canadian goat cheese specialist producing a wide range of soft and semi-soft goat cheeses for retail and foodservice. Direct overlap with Hewitt's goat cheese medallions, curds, logs, and crumbles, competing for the same specialty dairy and foodservice accounts.
• COWS Creamery: Atlantic Canadian craft ice cream and dairy brand known for premium positioning and experiential retail (similar to Hewitt's Dairy Bar). Closely comparable on brand-led craft dairy strategy, though primarily P.E.I.-focused.

Broad incumbents

• Agropur Cooperative: Major Canadian dairy co-operative producing fluid milk, cheese, yogurt, and ice cream (including OKA). Overlaps with Hewitt's product categories and competes for Ontario grocery and foodservice accounts, though at national scale.
• Natrel: Saputo-owned Canadian fluid milk and dairy beverage brand. Competes directly with Hewitt's in Ontario fluid milk and chocolate milk categories, with substantially larger scale and broader national distribution.
• Saputo Inc. Canada's largest dairy processor (Natrel, Neilson, Sealtest brands). Overlaps with Hewitt's across fluid milk, cream, cultured products, and ice cream, but operates nationally and at vastly greater scale, representing the dominant competitive benchmark.

Regional players

• Stirling Creamery: Ontario-based craft dairy processor focused on premium ice cream and fluid milk with an artisanal brand positioning. Comparable size and craft heritage to Hewitt's, though primarily serving eastern Ontario rather than southwestern Ontario.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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