Fromageries Bel, the French producer and distributor of branded cheeses, will expand its operations in Canada to meet growing demand for its The Laughing Cow and Mini Babybel products.

The company’s subsidiary, Bel Cheese Canada, will spend nearly $7 million (US) over the next few years to expand its production facility and other operations to accommodate manufacture of the products in Canada. Fromageries Bel has also strengthened its national distribution relationship with Agropur Fine Cheese Division, which will continue to be the sole distributor and sales partner for all The Laughing Cow and Mini Babybel product lines across Canada.