Fromagerie L'Ancêtre
Bécancour cheese plant making organic cheddar, Parmesan-style cheese and butter from local milk.
- Bécancour
- Food and pantry
- Organic
About Fromagerie L'Ancêtre
Fromagerie L'Ancêtre is a cheese plant in Bécancour, in Centre-du-Québec, across the river from Trois-Rivières. It makes organic cheddar, a Parmesan-style cheese and butter, all from local milk. The focus on organic dairy has made it a familiar name for shoppers who look for organic products from Quebec.
The cheddar is an easy everyday cheese for lunches, snacks and cooking. The Parmesan-style cheese is handy to grate over pasta, risotto or soup. The organic butter rounds out a fridge stocked with local staples. It suits families who want organic basics without giving up the flavours they grew up with.
At a glance
- Category
- Food and pantry, Organic and natural
- Based in
- Bécancour, Quebec
- Size
- An independent, smaller maker
- Listed in
- Made in QuebecMade in Quebec
- Website
- fromagerieancetre.com
Questions people ask
Is Fromagerie L'Ancêtre made in Quebec?
Yes. Fromagerie L'Ancêtre started in Quebec and is based in Bécancour. It is listed in our Made in Quebec directory.
What does Fromagerie L'Ancêtre make?
Bécancour cheese plant making organic cheddar, Parmesan-style cheese and butter from local milk.
Where can I buy from Fromagerie L'Ancêtre?
Start with its official website, fromagerieancetre.com. Many Quebec food brands are sold in grocery stores, at public markets like Jean-Talon and Atwater, and in fine food shops.
Is Fromagerie L'Ancêtre organic?
Fromagerie L'Ancêtre focuses on organic or natural products. Check each product label for an official organic certification.
Is Fromagerie L'Ancêtre a big company or a small business?
Fromagerie L'Ancêtre is an independent, smaller business. Buying from makers like this one supports local jobs directly.
What are some local brands similar to Fromagerie L'Ancêtre?
Other local brands in Food and pantry include Viande du Canton, Fromagerie Blackburn, La Belle Excuse, Gourmet Sauvage.
How did Fromagerie L'Ancêtre get on this list?
Montreal Tips lists businesses that started in Quebec and still make, run or are based here. Listings are free and never sponsored. If you run Fromagerie L'Ancêtre and want to update this page, contact us.
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