Its products are sold at Loblaws, Real Canadian Superstore, Giant Tiger, and Fortinos, among others.

The company was founded by William Neilson (1844–1915) in 1893 as one of many independent dairy producers in Canada.

[1] After the mid-20th century, many smaller companies were taken over by larger corporations.

William Neilson was sold to George Weston Limited in 1947.

[3] A list of brands and products sold by Neilson Dairy past and present: Neilson dairy operations past and present: