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2026 Developments
Dairy products and alternatives in Canada is set to demonstrate resilience in 2026, recording a value of CAD20.5 billion and growth of 4% despite economic headwinds and a slow population increase. This environment remains attractive due to ongoing consumer prioritisation of health, the expansion of premium and high-protein options, and retailers’ adaptation to price-conscious shoppers. Competitive dynamics are evolving as innovation in functional benefits and indulgence draws both established players and emerging brands into sharper focus, with recent launches, such as high-protein yoghurt and high-fat milk, elevating expectations for product performance and quality. To capture value, brands must innovate around health claims, functional nutrition, and convenience, while investing in omnichannel retail, digital engagement, and targeted marketing to reach diverse consumer segments and respond rapidly to shifting preferences.
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Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Dairy Products and Alternatives industry in Canada with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to a comprehensive range of core packaged food categories.
If you're in the Dairy Products and Alternatives industry in Canada, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Dairy Products and Alternatives in Canada report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Dairy Products and Alternatives in Canada?
- Which are the leading brands in Dairy Products and Alternatives in Canada?
- How are products distributed in Dairy Products and Alternatives in Canada?
- How is the rise of e-commerce and/or the expansion of modern grocery retail impacting traditional retail?
- What are the key health and wellness concerns driving, or challenging, sales in Dairy Products and Alternatives?
- How significant are vegan and vegetarian dietary requirements in determining sales growth in Canada?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
- How significant will values-based claims, such as sustainability and ethical labelling, be in supporting future growth and brand equity?
Dairy Products and Alternatives in Canada
2026 Developments
Key Data Insights
Chart 1 Key Industry Trends for Dairy Products and Alternatives
Danone Leverages Protein Innovation to Capture Consumer Demand
High-Protein Dairy Outpaces Growth as Plant-Based Stalls
Chart 2 Oikos Pro Range Addresses Surge in Demand for Protein
Agropur Introduces High-Fat Milk to Redefine Indulgence
Chart 3 Sealtest Launches High-Fat Milk in 2026
Chart 4 Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 5 Value Sales by Category 2026
Premium and Healthy Offerings Set to Drive Value Despite Weak Volume Gains
Cheese, Yoghurt, and Protein-Rich Products to Attract Health-Focused Consumers
Chart 6 Analyst Insight for Dairy Products and Alternatives
Plant-Based Dairy Accelerates Health and Retail Expansion
Chart 7 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 8 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Danone Drives Share Gains through Innovation and Targeted Launches
Emerging Brands Disrupt with Targeted Offerings and Strategic Acquisitions
Chart 9 Company Shares 2026
Chart 10 Brand Shares 2026
Supermarkets Leverage One-Stop Convenience to Retain Dominance
Omnichannel Strategies Drive E-Commerce Gains in Dairy
Chart 11 Retail Channels 2021-2026
Sustainability and Sensory Innovation Expand Product Development beyond Protein
Upcycled Formulations and Child-Focused Textures Lead Recent Launches
Cross-Category Competition and Format Diversification Secure Competitive Advantage
Chart 12 Economic Context for Dairy Products and Alternatives
Chart 13 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
Chart 14 Inflation 2021-2031
Chart 15 Consumer Context for Dairy Products and Alternatives
Chart 16 Population 2021-2031
Chart 17 Population by Generation 2026
Chart 18 Consumer Expenditure 2021-2031
Baby Food in Canada
Key Data Insights
Baby Food Summary
Chart 19 Key Industry Trends for Baby Food
Premiumisation Offsets Demographic Headwinds in Canadian Baby Food
Chart 20 Gogo Squeez Launches Apple Cinnamon Variant to Address Rising Health Consciousness
Milk Formula Remains the Largest Value Contributor as Innovation Fuels Growth
Chart 21 New Oaty Bites Range by Love Child
Everyday Wellness and Life-Stage Nutrition Sustain Premium Growth
Chart 22 Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 23 Value Sales by Category 2026
Premiumisation and Innovation to Drive Baby Food Value Growth in Canada Despite Demographic Constraints
Brands to Further Expand Choices as Parents Seek Convenience
Chart 24 Analyst Insight for Baby Food
Regulatory Adjustments and New Entrants Reshape Milk Formula Competition in Canada
Chart 25 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 26 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Nestlé Canada Accelerates Innovation to Sustain Leadership
Chart 27 Company Shares 2026
Chart 28 Brand Shares 2026
Discounters Attract Cost-Conscious Shoppers as Supermarkets Retain Lead
Loblaw and Walmart Canada Drive E-Commerce Growth through Omnichannel Investments
Chart 29 Retail Channels 2021-2026
Clean Label Credentials and Developmental Nutrition Redefine Product Positioning
Texture-Led Snacking and Local Sourcing Lead Recent Market Activity
Portfolio Diversification and Competitive Fragmentation Secure Long-Term Advantage
Chart 30 Economic Context for Baby Food
Chart 31 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
Chart 32 Inflation 2021-2031
Chart 33 Consumer Context for Baby Food
Chart 34 Population 2021-2031
Chart 35 Population by Generation 2026
Butter and Spreads in Canada
Key Data Insights
Butter and Spreads Summary
Chart 36 Key Industry Trends for Butter and Spreads
Saporito Foods Expands Plant-Based Margarine to Revive Demand
Chart 37 Soft Soya Margarine Features High Plant-Based Oil Content
Whipdd Flavoured Butter Attracts Shoppers Seeking Affordable Indulgence
Chart 38 Whipdd Butter Launch Caters to Demand for Affordable Indulgence
Chart 39 Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 40 Value Sales by Category 2026
Health-Driven Innovation and Premiumisation to Sustain Value Growth
Retail and Purchasing Behaviour Shifts Set to Reshape Distribution
Chart 41 Analyst Insight for Butter and Spreads
Competitive Polarisation and Provenance Marketing to Define the Landscape
Chart 42 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 43 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Upfield and Lactalis Navigate Shifting Demand as Private Label Gains Ground
Chart 44 Company Shares 2026
Chart 45 Brand Shares 2026
Supermarkets and Discounters Shift Shopper Behaviour with Value Focus
Loblaw and Wal-Mart Drive E-Commerce Growth with Click-And-Collect Services
Chart 46 Retail Channels 2021-2026
Clean Label Reformulation and Local Provenance Redefine Product Positioning
Functional Fat Fortification and Flavour-Led Premiumisation Lead Recent Launches
Portfolio Polarisation and Retail Reallocation Secure Competitive Advantage
Chart 47 Economic Context for Butter and Spreads
Chart 48 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
Chart 49 Inflation 2021-2031
Chart 50 Consumer Context for Butter and Spreads
Chart 51 Population 2021-2031
Chart 52 Population by Generation 2026
Chart 53 Consumer Expenditure 2021-2031
Cheese in Canada
Key Data Insights
Cheese Summary
Chart 54 Key Industry Trends for Cheese
Cheese Maintains Steady Growth as Snacking Trends and Trade Diversity Offset Economic Pressures
Hard Cheese Leads as Consumer Preference Shifts to Quality and Tradition
Chart 55 Canada’S First Grass-Fed Shredded Cheese by Rolling Meadow
Everyday Wellness and Premiumisation Reshape Cheese Innovation
Chart 56 Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 57 Value Sales by Category 2026
Manufacturers to Drive Healthy Launches as Value Growth Outpaces Volume
Hard Cheese to Maintain Dominance as Soft Cheese Accelerates Growth
Chart 58 Analyst Insight for Cheese
Brands to Leverage Health and Wellness to Defend against Plant-Based Alternatives
Chart 59 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 60 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Saputo Accelerates Gains as Rivals Defend Share with Brand Investment
Chart 61 Company Shares 2026
Chart 62 Brand Shares 2026
Discounters Win Shoppers by Delivering Value and Convenience
Click-And-Collect Boosts Online Sales as Retailers Invest in Digital
Chart 63 Retail Channels 2021-2026
Convenience Formats and Flavour Innovation Expand Snacking Occasions
Protein-Enriched Varieties and Bold Flavour Extensions Lead Recent Launches
Premiumisation and Competitive Fragmentation Secure Value Growth
Chart 64 Economic Context for Cheese
Chart 65 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
Chart 66 Inflation 2021-2031
Chart 67 Consumer Context for Cheese
Chart 68 Population 2021-2031
Chart 69 Population by Generation 2026
Drinking Milk Products in Canada
Key Data Insights
Drinking Milk Products Summary
Chart 70 Key Industry Trends for Drinking Milk Products
Drinking Milk Products Stabilises as Protein Demand and Dairy Fat Reassessment Support Value Growth
Chart 71 Saputo's High-Protein Chocolate Milk Focuses on Nutrition
Milk Retains Dominance as Protein Fortification Drives Innovation
Agropur’S High-Fat Milk Launch Redefines Indulgence for Canadians
Chart 72 Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 73 Value Sales by Category 2026
Premiumisation and Protein Innovation to Sustain Value Gains Despite Low Growth
Labelling Exemptions and High-Protein Launches Set to Shape Future Opportunities
Chart 74 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 75 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Saputo Maintains Leadership as Innovation Offsets Declining Consumption
Gay Lea Divests Hewitt’S as Medallion Milk Gains Traction
Chart 76 Company Shares 2026
Chart 77 Brand Shares 2026
Discounters Gain Momentum as Consumers Seek Value and Convenience
Loblaw and Wal-Mart Drive Omnichannel Growth with Click-And-Collect
Chart 78 Retail Channels 2021-2026
Protein Density and Sugar Reduction Dictate New Product Development
Ultra-Filtered Formulations and Packaging Redesigns Lead Recent Launches
Portfolio Consolidation and Niche Expansion Secure Competitive Positioning
Chart 79 Economic Context for Drinking Milk Products
Chart 80 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
Chart 81 Inflation 2021-2031
Chart 82 Consumer Context for Drinking Milk Products
Chart 83 Population 2021-2031
Chart 84 Population by Generation 2026
Chart 85 Consumer Expenditure 2021-2031
Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products in Canada
Key Data Insights
Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products Summary
Chart 86 Key Industry Trends for Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products
Danone Responds to Protein Demand with New Product Launches
Chart 87 Danone's Oikos Pro Range Launches to Address Protein Trend
Activia Expert Launch Elevates Gut Health and Indulgence Expectations
Chart 88 Activa Expert Caters to Demand for Functional Indulgence
Chart 89 Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 90 Value Sales by Category 2026
Premiumisation and Protein Innovation to Drive Value Growth in Yoghurt
Kefir and Drinking Yoghurt Face Slowing Innovation and Intensifying Competition
Chart 91 Analyst Insight for Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products
Plant-Based Alternatives and Demographic Constraints to Challenge Volume Growth
Chart 92 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 93 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Danone Gains Share as Sodiaal Acquisition Reshapes Leadership
Chart 94 Company Shares 2026
Chart 95 Brand Shares 2026
Discounters Capture Value-Conscious Shoppers as Supermarkets Retain Dominance
Omnichannel Investment Accelerates E-Commerce Growth for Established Banners
Chart 96 Retail Channels 2021-2026
Sustainability and Clean Label Credentials Redefine Product Development
Upcycled Formulations and Packaging Reduction Lead Recent Launches
Acquisition Activity and Portfolio Consolidation Secure Competitive Advantage
Chart 97 Economic Context for Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products
Chart 98 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
Chart 99 Inflation 2021-2031
Chart 100 Consumer Context for Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products
Chart 101 Population 2021-2031
Chart 102 Population by Generation 2026
Chart 103 Consumer Expenditure 2021-2031
Other Dairy in Canada
Key Data Insights
Other Dairy Summary
Chart 104 A2 Half & Half Cream Launches in Canada to Meet Demand for Healthier Options
A2 Milk Company Redefines Cream with Gut-Friendly Protein Launch
International Delight Captures Home Barista Trend with Cold Foam Launch
Agropur Drives Growth with Premium Launch
Chart 105 Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 106 Value Sales by Category 2026
High-Protein Launches to Reshape Cream and Fromage Frais Demand
Brand Patriotism and Supply Controls to Shift Competitive Strategies
Chart 107 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 108 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Saputo Retains Lead with Protein Focus
Chart 109 Company Shares 2026
Chart 110 Brand Shares 2026
Discounters Attract Cost-Conscious Shoppers, but Supermarkets Retain Lead
Click-And-Collect Drives E-Commerce Gains as Retailers Invest in Infrastructure
Chart 111 Retail Channels 2021-2026
Chart 112 Economic Context for Other Dairy
Chart 113 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
Chart 114 Inflation 2021-2031
Chart 115 Consumer Context for Other Dairy
Chart 116 Population 2021-2031
Chart 117 Population by Generation 2026
Chart 118 Consumer Expenditure 2021-2031
Plant-Based Dairy in Canada
Key Data Insights
Plant-Based Dairy Summary
Chart 119 Key Industry Trends for Plant-Based Dairy
Plant-Based Dairy in Canada Matures as Health and Wellness Innovation Offsets Volume Stagnation
Chart 120 Moodrink's Barista Edition Launches to Align with Rising Health Consciousness
Plant-Based Cheese and Yoghurt Outpace Milk Growth as Brands Pursue Dairy Parity in Canada
Plant-Based Reset Accelerates as Earth's Own Food Aims to Bridge the Gap with Dairy
Chart 121 Earth's Own Creates the Alt Range to Cater to Consumers Who Prefer Flavour of Traditional Dairy
Chart 122 Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 123 Value Sales by Category 2026
Retail Repositioning and Expanded Consumption Occasions to Drive Household Penetration
Premiumisation and Regulatory Reformulation to Elevate Nutritional Profiles
Chart 124 Analyst Insight for Plant-Based Dairy
Category Divergence and Competitive Dynamics to Reshape the Landscape
Chart 125 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 126 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Danone and Earth's Own Food Sustain Lead as Innovation Intensifies Rivalry
Chart 127 Company Shares 2026
Chart 128 Brand Shares 2026
Discounters Drives Value Growth as Supermarkets Maintains Lead
Click And-Collect Accelerates E-Commerce Penetration as Habits Shift
Chart 129 Retail Channels 2021-2026
Functional Protein Fortification and Sensory Parity Redefine Product Development
High-Protein Formulations and Cross-Category Expansion Lead Recent Launches
Premiumisation and New Entrant Activity Intensify Competitive Dynamics
Chart 130 Economic Context for Plant-Based Dairy
Chart 131 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
Chart 132 Inflation 2021-2031
Chart 133 Consumer Context for Plant-Based Dairy
Chart 134 Population 2021-2031
Chart 135 Population by Generation 2026
Chart 136 Consumer Expenditure 2021-2031
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The following categories and subcategories are included:
Dairy Products and Alternatives
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- Dried Baby Food
- Prepared Baby Food
- Other Baby Food
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- Liquid Standard Milk Formula
- Powder Standard Milk Formula
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- Liquid Follow-on Milk Formula
- Powder Follow-on Milk Formula
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- Liquid Growing-Up Milk Formula
- Powder Growing-Up Milk Formula
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- Liquid Special Baby Milk Formula
- Powder Special Baby Milk Formula
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- Butter
- Cooking Fats
- Margarine and Spreads
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- Spreadable Cheese
- Processed Cheese excl Spreadable
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- Packaged Hard Cheese
- Unpackaged Hard Cheese
- Soft Cheese
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- Dairy Only Flavoured Milk Drinks
- Flavoured Milk Drinks with Fruit Juice
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- Fat-free Fresh Milk
- Semi Skimmed Fresh Milk
- Full Fat Fresh Milk
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- Fat-free Shelf Stable Milk
- Semi Skimmed Shelf Stable Milk
- Full Fat Shelf Stable Milk
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- Goat Milk
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- Powder Milk
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- Sour Milk Products
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- Drinking Yoghurt
- Flavoured Yoghurt
- Plain Yoghurt
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- Chilled Dairy Desserts
- Shelf Stable Dairy Desserts
- Chilled Snacks
- Coffee Whiteners
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- Flavoured Condensed Milk
- Plain Condensed Milk
- Evaporated Milk
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- Flavoured Fromage Frais and Quark
- Plain Fromage Frais and Quark
- Savoury Fromage Frais and Quark
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- Soy Drinks
- Other Plant-based Milk
- Plant-based Yoghurt
- Plant-based Cheese
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