{{Short description|Prince Edward Island dairy co-operative}}
{{Short description|Prince Edward Island dairy co-operative}}
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”’Amalgamated Dairies Limited”’ (”’ADL”’) is a [[Prince Edward Island]] dairy processing [[Cooperative|co-operative]] founded in 1953. It is owned by roughly 160 [[Dairy farming in Canada|dairy producers]] and operates multiple facilities across the province.
”’Amalgamated Dairies Limited”’ (”’ADL”’) is a [[Prince Edward Island]] dairy processing [[Cooperative|co-operative]] founded in 1953. It is owned by roughly 160 [[Dairy farming in Canada|dairy producers]] and operates multiple facilities across the province.
== History ==
== History ==
ADL’s formation in 1953 consolidated several community dairies into a single Island-wide processor to centralize milk collection and processing.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/campaigns/impacts/amalgamated.html|title=Amalgamated Dairies|first=Atlantic Canada Opportunities|last=Agency|date=February 11, 2021|website=www.canada.ca}}</ref> Over the decades it expanded beyond fluid milk and butter into cheddar and specialty cheeses, as well as shelf-stable evaporated and sweetened condensed milk.<ref name=”auto”>{{Cite web|url=https://adl.ca/|title=Home|website=ADL | Amalgamated Dairies Limited}}</ref>
ADL’s formation in 1953 consolidated several community dairies into a single Island-wide processor to centralize milk collection and processing.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/campaigns/impacts/amalgamated.html|title=Amalgamated Dairies|first=Atlantic Canada Opportunities|last=Agency|date=February 11, 2021|website=www.canada.ca}}</ref> Over the decades it expanded beyond fluid milk and butter into cheddar and specialty cheeses, as well as shelf-stable evaporated and sweetened condensed milk.<ref name=”auto”>{{Cite web|url=https://adl.ca/|title=Home|website=ADL | Amalgamated Dairies Limited}}</ref>
In 2016 ADL introduced the Dairy Isle brand to sell outside Prince Edward Island, later distributed nationally by [[Walmart Canada]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.walmartcanada.ca/news/2021/10/05/how-walmart-canada-helps-bring-adls-p-e-i-dairy-products-coast-to-coast|title=How Walmart Canada helps bring ADL’s P.E.I. dairy products coast to coast|website=www.walmartcanada.ca}}</ref>
In 2016 ADL introduced the Dairy Isle brand to sell outside Prince Edward Island, later distributed nationally by [[Walmart Canada]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.walmartcanada.ca/news/2021/10/05/how-walmart-canada-helps-bring-adls-p-e-i-dairy-products-coast-to-coast|title=How Walmart Canada helps bring ADL’s P.E.I. dairy products coast to coast|website=www.walmartcanada.ca}}</ref>
A major expansion of the Summerside cheese plant was completed in 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://perishablenews.com/dairy/adl-marks-completion-of-19m-expansion-to-summerside-cheese-production-center/|title=ADL Marks Completion Of $19M Expansion To Summerside Cheese Production Center|date=November 26, 2018}}</ref> Additional upgrades were announced in 2018 to modernize the facility.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.foodincanada.com/food-in-canada/adl-modernize-summerside-pei-plant-139418/|title=ADL to modernize its Summerside, PEI plant – Food In CanadaFood In Canada|date=April 9, 2018}}</ref> A 2025 news report noted that ADL was expanding capacity while monitoring U.S. [[2025 United States trade war with Canada and Mexico|trade developments]] affecting dairy.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nv7ZvNIlvoI|title=Amalgamated Dairies Limited has one eye on U.S. trade fracas as it looks to update P.E.I. plant|date=March 10, 2025|via=YouTube}}</ref>
A major expansion of the Summerside cheese plant was completed in 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://perishablenews.com/dairy/adl-marks-completion-of-19m-expansion-to-summerside-cheese-production-center/|title=ADL Marks Completion Of $19M Expansion To Summerside Cheese Production Center|date=November 26, 2018}}</ref> to modernize |url=https://www.foodincanada.com/food-in-canada/adl-modernize-summerside-pei-plant-139418/|=Food |date=April 9, 2018}}</ref> A .<ref>{{ |title= … |date=March , 2025}}</ref>
A 2025 news report noted that ADL was expanding capacity while monitoring U.S. [[2025 United States trade war with Canada and Mexico|trade developments]] affecting dairy.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nv7ZvNIlvoI|title=Amalgamated Dairies Limited has one eye on U.S. trade fracas as it looks to update P.E.I. plant|date=March 10, 2025|via=YouTube}}</ref> Several media outlets also covered product changes, including long-time ADL ice-cream flavours being discontinued in P.E.I. store freezers.<ref>{{cite news |title=Beloved ADL ice-cream flavours will soon melt away from P.E.I. store freezers |url=https://ca.news.yahoo.com/beloved-adl-ice-cream-flavours-110000935.html |work=Yahoo News (CBC) |date=January 13, 2024}}</ref>
== Production and distribution ==
== Production and distribution ==
Prince Edward Island dairy co-operative
Amalgamated Dairies Limited (ADL) is a Prince Edward Island dairy processing co-operative founded in 1953. It is owned by roughly 160 dairy producers and operates multiple facilities across the province.[1]
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ADL’s formation in 1953 consolidated several community dairies into a single Island-wide processor to centralize milk collection and processing.[2] Over the decades it expanded beyond fluid milk and butter into cheddar and specialty cheeses, as well as shelf-stable evaporated and sweetened condensed milk.[3]
In 2016 ADL introduced the Dairy Isle brand to sell outside Prince Edward Island, later distributed nationally by Walmart Canada.[4] A local newspaper reported that Dairy Isle products won awards including first place at the British Empire Cheese Show.[5]
A major expansion of the Summerside cheese plant was completed in 2018.[6][7] A federal press release in 2025 announced up to $12 million in funding to further increase processing capacity at the plant.[8]
A 2025 news report noted that ADL was expanding capacity while monitoring U.S. trade developments affecting dairy.[9] Several media outlets also covered product changes, including long-time ADL ice-cream flavours being discontinued in P.E.I. store freezers.[10]
Production and distribution
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ADL processes a majority of Prince Edward Island’s raw milk, with cheese production centered at its Summerside plant and fluid milk handled at a facility in Charlottetown’s West Royalty industrial area.[11][12]
Products include butter, cheddar, feta, havarti, ice-cream mix, evaporated milk and sweetened condensed milk.[3]
- ^ “Canadian dairy cooperative ADL receives funding for modernization”. DairyReporter. William Reed Ltd. April 10, 2018.
- ^ Agency, Atlantic Canada Opportunities (February 11, 2021). “Amalgamated Dairies”. www.canada.ca.
- ^ a b “Home”. ADL | Amalgamated Dairies Limited.
- ^ “How Walmart Canada helps bring ADL’s P.E.I. dairy products coast to coast”. www.walmartcanada.ca.
- ^ “P.E.I.’s Dairy Isle takes first place at 90th British Empire Cheese Show”. Journal Pioneer. December 4, 2017.
- ^ “ADL Marks Completion Of $19M Expansion To Summerside Cheese Production Center”. Perishable News (Journal Pioneer). November 26, 2018.
- ^ “ADL to modernize its Summerside, PEI plant”. Food in Canada. April 9, 2018.
- ^ “Government of Canada announces support to increase dairy processing capacity on Prince Edward Island” (Press release). Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. March 7, 2025.
- ^ “Amalgamated Dairies Limited has one eye on U.S. trade fracas as it looks to update P.E.I. plant”. March 10, 2025 – via YouTube.
- ^ “Beloved ADL ice-cream flavours will soon melt away from P.E.I. store freezers”. Yahoo News (CBC). January 13, 2024.
- ^ “DFPEI”. www.dfpei.pe.ca.
- ^ https://ca.kompass.com/c/adl-milk-plant/cac1366178/
