Armstrong Old Cheddar Cheese Block

Old cheddar in a block up to 1.35 kg. Armstrong calls the taste rich, sharp, and bold. Grate it into mac and cheese, or set it on crackers.

The block page says made in Canada. Farmers started the brand in 1902, and the milk is still fully Canadian. Saputo Inc., based in Montreal, owns Armstrong.

A 2026 BrandSpark shopper study tied this cheddar as most trusted in its category. Saputo will not take complaints after a freeze. No ingredient panel is printed here.

Product Highlights

  • •Also sold at 200 g, 400 g, and 600 g
  • •Tied for most trusted cheddar in 2026
  • •BrandSpark study covered Canadian shoppers
  • •Freezing is no longer advised by the maker
  • •Contact line is Saputo Dairy Products Canada
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Our Canadian score

Very strong Canadian ties

Canadian-made, mostly Canadian inputs

Company’s own label claim: “Made in Canada”

Armstrong Old Cheddar is made in Canada with Canadian milk. Saputo Inc., a Montreal company listed on the TSX, owns the brand.

Score breakdown (85% evidenced, high confidence)

Manufacturing30% of score100/100

“Made in Canada, this rich, sharp and satisfyingly bold, Armstrong Old Cheddar Cheese”

Ingredients / Materials25% of score100/100

“Armstrong Cheese offers to consumers high quality products using 100% Canadian milk from canadian farmers.”

Brand Ownership20% of score90/100

“Saputo Inc. is a publicly traded company and its shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “SAP”.”

Headquarters10% of score100/100

“Corporate Headquarters Saputo Inc. Suite 2900 1000 de la Gauchetière St. W., Montréal, Québec H3B 4W5 Canada”

Canadian Workforce6% of scoreNo data
Packaging5% of scoreNo data
Design & R&D4% of scoreNo data

This score is our own read of publicly available evidence, not a regulatory finding. It is not a CFIA or Competition Bureau origin determination, and it is not the same as the "Product of Canada" or "Made in Canada" claims a manufacturer prints on a label. Check the package if you need the official claim. How we score

Key Facts

Made In
Canada
Owned By
Saputo Inc.
Weight
200 g to 1.35 kg
Key Ingredients
Not listed
Certifications
None listed

Product Information

Contains:

Milk

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Armstrong Old Cheddar Cheese Block made in Canada?

Yes. Armstrong Old Cheddar's page says made in Canada, and the brand FAQ says the milk comes from Canadian farmers. The plant city is not named.

Who owns Armstrong cheese?

Saputo Inc. owns Armstrong Old Cheddar. The corporate office is Suite 2900, 1000 de la Gauchetiere Street West, Montreal. Shares trade on the TSX as SAP.

Can you freeze Armstrong Old Cheddar?

No. Armstrong Old Cheddar should stay out of the freezer. The brand no longer advises freezing its dairy products. Taste and texture can suffer, and complaints after a freeze are not covered.

What sizes does the old cheddar block come in?

Four sizes. Armstrong Old Cheddar is listed at 200 g, 400 g, 600 g, and 1.35 kg. The page does not print a nutrition table.

Where did Armstrong cheese start?

In 1902. Canadian dairy farmers opened a creamery, and cheese makers then founded the brand behind Armstrong Old Cheddar. The story page does not name the town.