Our Commitment

Our products take their unique flavours from the milk used to make them. Cow's milk, organic cow's milk or goat's milk—each gives yogourts, cheeses and creams an authentic and generous character.

Certified by Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC), Riviera uses only 100% Canadian milk in all of its dairy products. We work directly with Dairy Farmers of Quebec to source our cow's milk.

In addition, all our milk protein concentrates are ultrafiltered directly in our Sorel-Tracy plant, ensuring superior quality and freshness.

By crafting our recipes in Montérégie, the same region where our story began in 1920, we continue to produce responsibly — with respect for the environment and for the freshness of the milk at the heart of our creations.

Goat Herd

Riviera works closely with goat producers in Centre-du-Québec and Montérégie regions to promote goat milk and introduce its many benefits to more Canadian households.

Appreciated for being easier to digest, our goat milk yogurts and milks are also rich in calcium, potassium and phosphorus, offering a tasty and nutritious alternative to traditional milks.

Our artisans love coconut for the creamy texture and exotic flavour it adds to our creations. It is the plant-based ingredient behind our first range of dairy-free products — the perfect complement to our yogourts and kefirs.. After several trials by our research and development teams, we found the perfect balance between the plant-protein content of peas, the smooth texture provided by fava beans, and the vibrant flavours of exotic fruits. The result is a unique recipe that captures the creamy consistency of yogourt while combines tropical aromas with the delicate flavour of coconut.

In 2018, oats were added to our plant-based offerings with our oat-based Vegan Delight range. For all its qualities (taste, versatility, nutrition and sustainability), we believe that oats are the king of plants. That's why we've chosen to promote this increasingly popular crop. A healthy and nutritious option, as well as being sustainable and eco-friendly crop. In fact, oat crop requires 10% less water than soya and 95% less water than almonds! It’s even the base for Canada's first Greek-style range.

Organic certification
For its organic range, Maison Riviera complies with the following standards set by the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB):
• General Principles and Management Standards for Organic Production Systems (CAN/CGSB-32.310);
• List of Permitted Substances in Organic Production Systems (CAN/CGSB-32.311);
• Canadian Organic Standards.
We are certified by the accredited organization Pro-Cert Canada, attesting to our compliance with all requirements of the Canada Organic Regime.
As a proof, our organic products contain only organic milks and ingredients from farming environments that use organic production practices. .

Kosher certification
Our kosher-certified products are certified by the Kosher Council of Canada (COR), the largest kosher certification body in the country.

GMO-free certification
Riviera’s non-GMO (genetically modified organisms) products are certified by NSF International. Our team is proud to offer our customers products made from natural and healthy ingredients.

Aliments du Québec certification
Several of our products are certified by Aliments du Québec, the organization responsible for overseeing the identification of Quebec-made food products in the marketplace.

In order to ensure the safety, quality and traceability of food, from receipt of raw materials to shipment of products, the company has obtained the Safe Quality Food (SQF) certification. This rigorous food safety and quality program is recognized by retailers, brand owners, food service providers world-wide as well as the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI)

Required by certain business partners, the company is audited annually by a licensed certification body to verify that the company meets the standards and codes of the program.

Additionally, the company adheres to the standardized HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) food safety system. Highly recommended by the authorities, this working method aims to identify, assess and control hazard that could potentially threaten food safety. This is a preventive working method for ensuring food safety.

At Riviera, the quality ingredients behind our creations inspire all our decisions. We process our raw materials as little as possible to preserve the essence of their flavors and nutritional attributes.
For our team, offering products that meet clean label standards is a priority. That's why we limit our ingredients, giving priority to those that are natural, known and safe, and to local sourcing whenever possible. A product offering that aims to be free from preservatives, artificial colors and flavors, and packaging that aims to be eco-responsible and recyclable.

In addition, since 2017, Riviera has been offering reduced-sugar options to promote healthy eating, without compromising on taste.
Considering the many adverse health effects of excessive sugar consumption, it’s no surprise to learn that consumers have a real interest in products that are lightly sweetened. True to its values, Riviera felt it had a duty to be a pioneer in this regard by offering products that meet these concerns. Through this initiative, Riviera hopes to encourage all stakeholders in the category to follow suit by reviewing their preparations so as to considerably reduce the amount of sugar used in their products.

A wide range of products to suit the tastes, values and desires of Canadians. Created to accompany every moment of daily life, our creations combine pleasure, balance and local know-how. From plant-based to organic, lactose-free to reduced sugar, Riviera celebrates exquisite flavours for all tastes.