In short: the Trudeau brand is a family-owned Quebec company making kitchen and tableware, born in Montreal in 1889, with a whole range built around fondue. At Raclette Club, we feature its 5050618 fondue forks, six stainless steel tines with a color code so you can recognize your own.
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The brand in a few lines
The story begins in Montreal in 1889, under the name The General Bazaar Company, according to Wikipedia: at first, the company mostly distributed imported goods. The Trudeau family took over management over the generations; Joseph-Arthur Trudeau became president in 1919, again according to Wikipedia. The Trudeau name has therefore been tied to the company for more than a century, and no, no link is claimed here with a famous Canadian political family.
In 2021, Anne-Marie Trudeau, president since 2017, became the owner of the company: she is the fourth generation of the family to run it, according to the trade magazine Home Page News. The same article places the head office in Boucherville, near Montreal, and mentions about a hundred employees, a presence in around forty countries and more than 16,000 points of sale in North America. On the fondue side, the brand offers 3-in-1 sets, chocolate fondues, cooking baskets and forks, which makes it a rather rare specialist in the accessory.
On video
Video: Trudeau on YouTube. Official Trudeau video of its Alto 3-in-1 fondue set, another product in the fondue range.
Video: Trudeau on YouTube. Official Trudeau video of its fondue cooking basket, another accessory from the brand.
Trudeau brand accessories at Raclette Club
| Model | Type | Who it’s for | Review | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fondue forks 5050618, set of 6 (ASIN B00JTF5DBI) | 6 fondue forks, stainless steel tines, colored handles | Anyone who always loses their fork in the caquelon | Review coming soon | Check the price on Amazon.fr |
What we think
Trudeau’s good idea is to think about the little dramas of fondue. The color code on the 5050618 forks settles the question that comes up at every party (“is the green one mine?”), the handles stay cool to the touch according to the Amazon listing and the whole set goes in the dishwasher. More broadly, the brand covers almost the whole world of fondue, from the 3-in-1 set to the cooking basket, with bilingual official videos that show off its products well.
The limits are mostly practical. As of October 29, 2026, the main listing for the forks showed as “currently unavailable” on Amazon.fr, with offers from third-party sellers: check who is selling before you order. According to the reviews collected by ShopSavvy, the tines are judged not sharp enough for Burgundy-style fondue, and the length a little short for a large caquelon. Finally, the brand is mainly distributed in North America: in France, its full range remains hard to find.
Which model should you choose?
- For a Savoyard fondue for 6: the 5050618 forks, to pair with a caquelon from our comparison of fondue caquelons.
- For Burgundy-style fondue: look instead for forks with really sharp tines; our accessories guide helps you choose.
- For chocolate fondue: the forks will do, but a dedicated set does better, which you can see in our comparison of chocolate fondues.
Frequently asked questions
Are Trudeau fondue forks dishwasher safe?
Yes, according to the Amazon.fr listing for the 5050618 forks: stainless steel tines and silicone handles, dishwasher safe.
What warranty do Trudeau products have?
We didn’t find a published warranty for the 5050618 forks. The 2-year legal guarantee of conformity applies in France: keep the invoice and ask the seller, especially if it’s a third-party seller.
Where can I buy Trudeau fondue accessories?
On Amazon.fr, where the forks listing is sometimes unavailable with offers from third-party sellers, and from North American retailers. The full range is mainly distributed in Canada and the United States.
