Fritz Kaiser Cheese
Since 1981, our family-run cheese factory has been perpetuating the cheese-making tradition with passion and expertise. Discover our history, our values and our commitment to quality.
44 +
Years of experience
25+
Passionate employees
32+
Produce cheese
62+
Prizes won
Our history
In 1981, Fritz Kaiser opened a small cheese dairy in rural Noyan, Quebec, with the vision of creating artisan cheeses of exceptional quality.
Today, over 40 years later, Fromagerie Fritz Kaiser has become a benchmark in the Canadian cheese industry, recognized for its award-winning cheeses and its commitment to excellence.
Passed down from generation to generation, our know-how continues to evolve while preserving the traditions that make our cheeses so good.
The cheese factory over the years
Opening of the cheese factory
Mr. Kaiser opens a small cheese factory in rural Noyan, Quebec.
1981The beginnings of the present building
The current building was completed, cheese production was transferred and cheese sales began across Canada.
1985Kaiser cheese at Costco
Mr. Kaiser began selling the “Trio” at Costco.
1988"Fritz Kaiser Distribution" founded
Mr. Kaiser set up the “Fritz Kaiser Distribution” company to sell his cheese in other stores.
1998First prizes
First prizes were awarded for Chevrochon and Empereur by the American Cheese Society.
2003Current store boutique
Renovation of the existing store boutique.
2004Fromages CDA Creation
Mr. Kaiser and his partners joined forces to create the distribution company Fromages CDA.
2006The Soeur Angèle
Creation of our ” Sœur Angèle ” cheese in aid of the Sœur Angèle foundation.
2008New production room
The new production room has been built and completed.
2011Adrian Kaiser cheese maker
Adrian Kaiser, eldest son of Fritz and Christin Kaiser, moves to Switzerland to complete his studies and become a cheese-maker.
2012Adrian cheese maker
Adrian returns to Canada after completing his training as a cheese maker.
2015New separator
The purchase of a new separator after the previous one caught fire!
2016We invest to improve quality and increase production volume.
An investment to improve quality and increase production volume of soft cheeses.
2017Noah Kaiser joins the team
Noah Kaiser, Mr. and Mrs. Kaiser’s youngest son, joins the cheese dairy full-time.
2018"Ferdinand" the robot manufacturing aid
The first cheese-care robot is purchased.
It’s named “Ferdinand” after Mr. Kaiser’s father-in-law, who was very interested in the cheese-making equipment here at Fromagerie Fritz Kaiser.
2019The new co-owners of the cheese factory
Adrian and Noah officially become co-owners of the cheese dairy with their parents.
2019New plant section
A completely new section of the factory is built to accommodate two new hoppers, adapted to the size of the cheese washing robots.
2022"Christin", the second cheese washing robot
A second cheese-washing robot is purchased and named “Christin” in tribute to Mrs. Kaiser’s hard work and dedication to Fromagerie Fritz Kaiser, who worked and supported Mr. Kaiser throughout his career.
2023
“Great stop 5 minutes from the U.S. border!”
“Love this place. They produce a number of excellent cheeses. It is a very nice shop with a cheese tasting room, baguettes and other breads available, and other cheese related foods. The friendly staff is bi-lingual which makes tasting and shopping easy. If you like great cheese go to Fromagerie Fritz Kaiser – just 5 minutes above Alburgh, Vermont. ”
Jeffrey L
Tripadvisor“Well worth the detour!”
“We really had a great stay! The staff were very efficient and pointed out several kinds of cheese. We found the prices to be reasonable and of a high standard. The store sells bread, chocolate and other products. The grocery store was easy to find after crossing the border into Alburg, Vermont. ”
Beth S
Tripadvisor*Translated from French
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