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Did you know? The greenhouse gas emissions of Canadian milk production is less than half of the global average.

Did you know? Milk is a naturally nutritious and minimally processed food.

Did you know? Between 2011 and 2016, a rigorous study called a Life-Cycle Analysis showed that carbon footprint, water consumption, and land use associated with milk production in Canada have decreased by 7%, 6%, and 11%, respectively.

Did you know? From 1990 to 2020, Canadian dairy farmers have reduced the carbon footprint of a litre of milk by 25% thanks to improved practices and use of innovative technology on their farms.

Did you know? Like all food industries, the dairy sector in Canada is regulated at the national level by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. These food safety regulations are in addition to provincial regulations governing dairy-farming practices, as well as the proAction, a mandatory dairy sector quality assurance program.

Did you know? Canadian milk found in retail stores of major cities across the country typically comes from farms within 200 kilometers.

Did you know? The dairy farm sector has committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2050.

Did you know? Canadians of all ages tend not to get enough calcium, magnesium, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin D and potassium. Milk is a source of all of these key nutrients.

Did you know? Canadian milk is produced with some of the world’s strictest standards. Canadian dairy farmers are vigilant in producing milk of the highest quality, without the use of artificial growth hormones and follow the regulation to ensure that the milk you drink is exempt of antibiotics.

Did you know? 68% of Canadians of all ages do not get enough calcium in their diet.

Did you know? According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, the federal government department responsible for coordinating environmental policies and programs, Canadian milk production only accounts for about 1% of Canada’s total greenhouse gas emissions.