Black Diamond Cheese Limited is an established Canadian cheese company that has been satisfying cheese cravings since 1933
Founded by Robert F. Hart, it began as Belleville Cheddar Cheese Limited with the purpose of exporting aged Canadian cheddar to a cheese-loving British market.
Though still located in Belleville, Ontario, the name changed to Black Diamond. The significance of the name stems from the cheese-making process. Historically, cheese was dipped in hot wax to prevent mold growth on the rind and reduce shrinkage during aging. Upon contact with the rind, the wax would immediately turn black. A diamond among cheese for flavor and black on the outside – the name Black Diamond was born. Black Diamond was the first brand name for Canadian cheddar.
1933
Belleville Cheddar Cheese Limited was established
1952
Old Cave Cheese Company was acquired and absorbed
1957
Black Diamond 200g sticks are introduced
1959
W.S. Cook & Son Limited was acquired and absorbed
1961
Clover Valley Food Co. was acquired and absorbed
1983
50th anniversary was celebrated
1997
Natural Shredded Cheese was introduced
1998
Parmalat purchases Black Diamond brand
2000’s
Black Diamond shredded cheese is introduced
2008
75th anniversary was celebrated
2013
NEW Black Diamond Cheese Spread is released
2015
Black Diamond premium reserve cheese lineup is launched.
