Agrifoods International Cooperative

What Agrifoods International Cooperative does

Agrifoods International Cooperative Ltd. is a Burnaby, BC-based farmer-owned dairy cooperative founded in 1900, operating a multi-brand portfolio of premium and plant-based food products across Canada. The cooperative is owned by over 2,400 dairy farmer members and operates processing facilities in British Columbia (Annacis Island and Port Coquitlam) as well as a transportation division, Agrifoods Transport, with tanker depots across all four western provinces plus Ontario and Quebec. Its brand portfolio includes Organic Meadow (Canada's original organic dairy brand since 1989), Rolling Meadow (Canada's leading grass-fed dairy portfolio, pioneered in 2014), a2 Milk (Canada's #1 selling A2-type protein milk, under exclusive Canadian license from The a2 Milk Company), Meadowfresh (local BC fresh dairy), Happy Planet Creamery (premium traceable organic dairy), Earth's Own (plant-based beverages), Happy Planet (natural foods and juices), and Scardillo.

The company generates revenue primarily through branded consumer product sales across dairy and plant-based categories, distributed through mainstream Canadian retail grocery channels and direct foodservice relationships (Meadowfresh serves over 400 BC cafés and restaurants weekly). Agrifoods Transport operates as a separate revenue stream, charging transaction-based fees for food-grade tanker transportation of raw milk and bulk liquid dairy products across six provinces. The cooperative model means the business is member-owned and member-governed rather than equity-funded, with a board of member delegates and external directors. The company's stated reach extends to approximately 1 in 5 Canadian households through Earth's Own alone, and the overall business has been described as a coast-to-coast $300 million enterprise.

Agrifoods pursues a brand-led go-to-market strategy, maintaining individual brand websites for each product line and seasonal newsletters, while products reach consumers through grocery chain distribution and natural food stores. Recent strategic activity includes three 2025 product launches (a2 Milk Half & Half cream, Earth's Own coffee creamers, Rolling Meadow 3.8% whole milk) and a May 2025 leadership transition at Earth's Own. The company is led by CEO Brendan Wall, who succeeded Maheb Nathoo in 2023.

Name

Agrifoods International Cooperative

Legal name

Agrifoods International Cooperative Ltd.

Website

https://agrifoods.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Agrifoods International Cooperative is a Burnaby, BC-based farmer-owned dairy cooperative (2,400+ members) operating eight premium and plant-based food brands — including Organic Meadow, Rolling Meadow, a2 Milk, and Earth's Own — across Canada through retail and foodservice channels, with an embedded transportation division spanning six provinces.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dairy and Plant-Based Food Manufacturing

NAICS

Dairy Product Manufacturing (3115), Dairy Product (except Frozen) Manufacturing (31151), Fluid Milk Manufacturing (311511), Dairy Cattle and Milk Production (112120), Dairy Cattle and Milk Production (11212)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020), Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200), Wholesale-Groceries, General Line (5141), Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products (5140)

akta.pro primary industry

Member-Owned Food Cooperatives (CRAHALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pasture-Based & Grazing Dairy Systems (AFAEACAI), Dairy Alternatives (Plant-Based Milk, Yogurt, Creamers) (CRADACAF), Butter & Cultured Dairy (Yogurt, Sour Cream, Kefir) Wholesale (AFAIAEAB), Dairy Alternatives (Plant-Based Milk/Yogurt) Wholesale (AFAIAEAE), Farmer Cooperatives & Co-op Retail (AFABAJAB)

Keywords

• Organic dairy products
• Grass-fed dairy
• A2 protein milk
• Plant-based beverages
• Bulk milk transportation

Headquarters

HQ city

Burnaby

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Dairy Product Sales: Sale of dairy products including organic milk, grass-fed dairy, A2 protein milk, and premium dairy products under multiple brands including Organic Meadow, Rolling Meadow, Meadowfresh, Happy Planet Creamery, and a2 Milk.
2. Plant-Based Product Sales: Sale of plant-based beverages and food under Earth's Own brand including oat and almond beverages, voted Canada's best tasting.
3. Agrifoods Transport: Tanker transportation of raw milk and bulk liquid dairy products through depots in all four western provinces plus Ontario and Quebec.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Agrifoods International Cooperative is a farmer-owned dairy cooperative that produces, markets and distributes a multi-brand portfolio of Canadian dairy and plant-based food products under brands including Organic Meadow, Rolling Meadow, Meadowfresh, Happy Planet Creamery, a2 Milk, Happy Planet, and Earth's Own. It also operates Agrifoods Transport, providing food-grade tanker transportation of raw milk and bulk liquid dairy products across western Canada, Ontario and Quebec. The cooperative connects over 2,400 dairy farmer members to Canadian consumers through retail grocery, natural food stores, and direct foodservice channels.

Product overview

Agrifoods International Cooperative is a farmer-owned cooperative operating a multi-brand portfolio of dairy and plant-based food products. The company offers eight distinct brands/products: Organic Meadow (organic dairy since 1989), Rolling Meadow (grass-fed dairy pioneer since 2014), Meadowfresh (local BC fresh dairy), a2 Milk (A2-type protein milk, exclusive Canadian licensee), Happy Planet Creamery (premium organic dairy), Earth's Own (plant-based beverages), Happy Planet (natural foods and juices), and Agrifoods Transport (milk transportation services). The cooperative connects over 2,400 farmer members to Canadian families through these brands, providing wholesome dairy and plant-based products coast to coast.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Organic Meadow: Canada's original organic dairy brand, farmer-owned cooperative providing high-quality organic dairy foods since 1989. Products include milk, cream, butter, kefir, yogurt, cheese & ice cream.
• Rolling Meadow
• Meadowfresh
• Happy Planet
• Earth's Own
• Happy Planet Creamery
• a2 Milk™
• Agrifoods Transport

Products and services

• Organic Meadow Canada's original organic dairy brand since 1989, offering a full line of organic dairy products including milk, cream, butter, kefir, yogurt, cheese and ice cream. Products are minimally processed and made using traditional methods with purposeful ingredients, for Canadian families seeking trustworthy organic dairy.
• Rolling Meadow Canada's leading grass-fed dairy portfolio pioneered in 2014, offering milk, yogurt, Greek yogurt, kefir, sour cream and butter made from 100% Canadian milk from local grass-fed family farms. Targets health-conscious Canadian households seeking clean-ingredient dairy.
• Meadowfresh Fresh dairy products provider for British Columbia's Lower Mainland for over 30 years, made with local BC milk from BC family farms. Directly services over 400 cafes and restaurants each week, with retail distribution through mainstream grocery channels.
• a2 Milk (Canadian Licensee) Canada's #1 selling A2-type Protein milk brand. Made from cows that naturally produce only A2-type protein and no A1 protein, validated to contain only A2-type protein from cow to cup, and gentle on digestion for dairy-sensitive consumers. Agrifoods is the exclusive Canadian licensee for The a2 Milk Company.
• Happy Planet Creamery Premium portfolio of organic dairy products fully traceable from farm to table, made from local BC farms where grass-fed heritage cows are raised with care. Emphasizes sustainable farming, animal welfare, and clean simple ingredients, delivering premium dairy for consumers who value provenance.
• Earth's Own Plant-based beverages and food brand whose oat and almond beverages have been voted Canada's best tasting. Portfolio includes sustainable plant-based beverages and food changing the way Canadians eat, available in roughly 1 in 5 Canadian households nationally.
• Happy Planet Canada's Original Natural Food & Juice Company founded in 1994. Offers a portfolio of minimally processed organic juices, smoothies, and premium dairy products made with clean, simple ingredients, rooted in British Columbia.
• Agrifoods Transport Food-grade tanker transportation service for raw milk and bulk liquid dairy products, operated in partnership with Rosewood Bulk Milk. Operates transportation depots in all four western Canadian provinces (BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba) with extensions into Ontario and Quebec, serving dairy producers and processors with bulk liquid logistics.
• Rolling Meadow 3.8% Milk Whole milk with 3.8% milk fat content launched as an extension of the Rolling Meadow grass-fed dairy portfolio, providing a premium grass-fed whole milk SKU for health-conscious Canadian consumers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Coast-to-coast $300 million business created (2014-2023)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The a2 Milk CompanycoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerAgrifoods is the exclusive Canadian licensee for The a2 Milk Company. The company produces and distributes a2 Milk products made from cows that naturally produce only the A2-type protein and no A1 protein, validated to contain only A2-type protein from cow to cup. This is a flagship brand representing Canada's #1 selling A2-type protein milk.
• Wayfare FoodsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaheb Nathoo, former CEO of Agrifoods Cooperative and current External Director/board member, also serves on the board of US-based Wayfare Foods, indicating a strategic relationship in the plant-based food sector.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• The a2 Milk Company: Australian parent company and licensor of the a2 Milk brand that Agrifoods exclusively produces and distributes in Canada. Not a direct competitor but a critical strategic partner; a2 Milk Company's product positioning (A2 beta-casein protein only) is identical to Agrifoods' a2 Milk offering.
• Dairy Farmers of Canada: National industry body representing Canadian dairy farmers and promoting dairy products. Not a direct competitor but the policy and promotional umbrella organization under which Agrifoods' cooperative farmer members operate within the Canadian supply-managed dairy system.

Broad incumbents

• Saputo Inc. Canada's largest dairy processor with a broad portfolio of dairy brands (Dairyland, Neilson, Baxter) and significant presence across fluid milk, cheese, and yogurt. Directly comparable to Agrifoods in Canadian dairy processing, with much greater scale and category breadth.
• Lactalis Canada: Canadian subsidiary of French dairy multinational Lactalis, owning brands like Lactantia, Beatrice, and Black Diamond. Comparable to Agrifoods in Canadian dairy manufacturing across fluid milk, butter, and cheese categories.
• Danone Canada: Subsidiary of global dairy and plant-based giant Danone, operating brands including Activia, Oikos (yogurt) and Silk/Alpro (plant-based). Comparable to Agrifoods across both dairy and plant-based beverage categories, with significantly greater scale and R&D resources.

Direct peers

• Oatly Group: Global oat milk brand with significant Canadian presence competing directly with Earth's Own in the plant-based beverage category. Comparable on product category (oat-based beverages), target customer (health-conscious consumers), and retail channel strategy.
• Agropur Cooperative: Canadian dairy cooperative and one of the largest dairy processors in North America. Closely comparable to Agrifoods as a fellow farmer-owned dairy cooperative operating across fluid milk, cheese, and ingredients, with member-farmer governance structure.
• Gay Lea Foods Co-operative: Canadian dairy cooperative with butter, cheese, and cultured dairy products. Highly comparable as a farmer-owned dairy cooperative; notably, current Agrifoods CEO Brendan Wall previously held VP of Operations at Gay Lea Foods for 20 years.

Emerging players

• SunOpta Inc. Plant-based foods and beverages company with fruit, oat, and nut-based products. Comparable to Earth's Own as a plant-based beverage competitor, though SunOpta focuses more on ingredients and foodservice channels.

Regional players

• Vitalus Nutrition: BC-based specialty dairy ingredients processor producing milk powders and dairy ingredients for food manufacturers. Comparable to Agrifoods as a BC-domiciled dairy processor, though focused on B2B ingredients rather than branded consumer products.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

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