Olymel
Major Quebec pork and poultry processor whose brands include Lafleur hams and Flamingo chicken.
- Boucherville
- since 1991
- Food and pantry
About Olymel
Olymel is a major Quebec pork and poultry processor, founded in 1991 and based in Boucherville. Its brands include Lafleur, known for its hams, and Flamingo, known for chicken.
Most Quebec households have met Olymel products without thinking about it, in a holiday ham, a pack of chicken for the barbecue or sliced meat for school lunches. If you want to keep your grocery basket local, looking for Quebec brands like Lafleur and Flamingo in the meat aisle is one easy step. The company is part of the province's large agri-food sector, with its head office on Montreal's South Shore.
At a glance
- Category
- Food and pantry
- Based in
- Boucherville, Quebec
- Founded
- 1991
- Size
- A well-known name across Quebec
- Listed in
- Made in QuebecMade in Quebec
- Website
- olymel.com
Questions people ask
Is Olymel made in Quebec?
Yes. Olymel started in Quebec and is based in Boucherville. It is listed in our Made in Quebec directory.
What does Olymel make?
Major Quebec pork and poultry processor whose brands include Lafleur hams and Flamingo chicken.
When was Olymel founded?
Olymel was founded in 1991, about 35 years ago.
Where can I buy from Olymel?
Start with its official website, olymel.com. Many Quebec food brands are sold in grocery stores, at public markets like Jean-Talon and Atwater, and in fine food shops.
Is Olymel a big company or a small business?
Olymel is a well-known name across Quebec.
What are some local brands similar to Olymel?
Other local brands in Food and pantry include Maison Riviera, Boulangerie Gadoua, Fromagerie Boivin, Yum Yum.
How did Olymel 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 Olymel and want to update this page, contact us.
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