Parent company
Who owns Saputo Inc., and which brands does it own?
Last verified 13 September 2026Last updated 13 September 2026
Animal welfare record
Saputo Inc. has published an Animal Welfare Policy focused on dairy production standards for suppliers, addressing tail docking, dehorning pain control and castration. However, no evidence was found of a company-wide fixed cut-off date policy for animal testing of cosmetic or food ingredients, nor any commitment to end animal testing for products.Company's own statement
Saputo Inc. is itself owned by Lactalis (pending acquisition).
Brands owned by Saputo Inc.
Bute Island Foods
Manufacturer of award-winning dairy-free vegan cheese alternative called Sheese, based on the Isle of Bute, Scotland. Products are gluten-free, non-GMO, and certified vegan and kosher.
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Vitalite
Vitalite is a UK-based dairy-free spread brand that sells plant-based butter alternatives and vegan cheese products. Made from vegetable oils (rapeseed, palm, sunflower), it is vegan-certified and used for spreading, cooking and baking.
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Subsidiary companies
Sources
- Saputo acquisition of Dairy Crest; Saputo dairy business descriptionOfficial registry
Supports: Vitalite is recorded as having Saputo Inc. as its ultimate owner since 2019.
Dairy Processing · Accessed 13 September 2026
- Saputo Animal Welfare Policy for suppliersCompany's own statement
Supports: Saputo Inc. has published an Animal Welfare Policy focused on dairy production standards for suppliers, addressing tail docking, dehorning pain control and castration. However, no evidence was found of a company-wide fixed cut-off date policy for animal testing of cosmetic or food ingredients, nor any commitment to end animal testing for products.
Saputo · Accessed 13 September 2026
- Ownership (Saputo); animal products involvement; brand descriptionOfficial registry
Supports: Cathedral City Plant Based is recorded as having Saputo Inc. as its ultimate owner.
Plant Based News · Accessed 13 September 2026
- Saputo acquisition of Bute Island in 2021Official registry
Supports: Sheese is recorded as having Saputo Inc. as its ultimate owner since 2021.
vegconomist · Accessed 12 September 2026
- Acquisition by Saputo on May 25th, 2021; company founding date 1994; product descriptionOfficial registry
Supports: Bute Island Foods is recorded as having Saputo Inc. as its parent since 2021.
CB Insights · Accessed 12 September 2026