Canada’s food scene includes a wide range of businesses, from small, artisanal companies to large, multinational corporations. Many Canadian brands are making food using locally sourced ingredients and expertise. By choosing food that is made in Canada, you get fresher ingredients, more transparency, and a more sustainable supply chain. You will also support Canadian farmers and artisans producing food in Canada for Canadians.
Companies Making Food in Canada
Three Farmers Foods 🍁
Manufacturing Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Where To Buy: Online and retail stores
Key Details:
- Canadian company
- Ingredients from Canadian family farms
Three Farmers Foods Inc. was founded by three farmers and two sisters who had an idea of producing wholesome, transparent food that is good for people and the land. Their products include bean and lentil snacks, all made with chickpeas, fava beans, and lentils grown in Canada. The snacks are high in fibre and protein but free from excessive fats. All their products are made using sustainable and clean agricultural practices, making them an ideal snack choice for health and environmentally conscious people.
Three Farmers Foods Inc. on Made in Canada
Inari 🍁
Manufacturing Location: Montreal, Quebec
Where To Buy: Online and health food stores
Key Details:
- Focus on organic goods
- Canadian company
Inari has a long history: it was established in the late 1970s and was one of the frontrunners in Canada’s organic food scene. The company is based in Montreal and produces organic flours, cereals, dried fruits, nuts, rice, and cacao products. Inari’s products are both pure and nutritious and widely available across Canada in health food stores or online.
Vachon 🍁
Manufacturing Location: Sainte-Marie-de-Beauce, Quebec
Where To Buy: Online and retailers
Key Details:
- Canadian-owned company
- Founded in 1923
Vachon is a well-known Canadian baked goods company that has been in operation for over a century. It was founded in 1923 in Sainte-Marie-de-Beauce, Quebec. where the company is still based. All its products are manufactured locally. Vachon is owned by Canada Bread, which also owns Villaggio®, Stonemill®, and Bon Matin®
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Fraser Valley Gourmet 🍁
Manufacturing Location: Langley, British Columbia
Where To Buy: Online and stores in BC & AB
Key Details:
- Small-batch, hand-crafted confections
- Canadian company
Fraser Valley Gourmet was founded by three chef friends when they bought a small candy factory with a plan to produce gourmet sweets. Today, they still make their candy by hand in small batches from high-quality ingredients to ensure the best flavours. Fraser Valley emphasises using locally sourced ingredients and traditional methods to create confections that stand out for their authentic taste.
Provisions Food Company 🍁
Manufacturing Location: Niagara, Ontario
Where To Buy: Online and various retailers
Key Details:
- Canadian-owned
- Small-batch productions
Provisions Food Company was founded by Lori McDonald, who is an award-winning author of cookbooks. The company makes artisanal jams, popcorns, and shortbreads inspired by the orchards and vineyards of the Niagara region. The products are made with locally sourced ingredients in small batches to ensure freshness and taste. Customers across Canada can find their products either online or at a wide range of brick-and-mortar stores.
Kitchening & Co. Fine Foods Ltd 🍁
Manufacturing Location: Langley, British Columbia
Where To Buy: Online; groceries & cafés
Key Details:
- Made in Canada
- Natural colours & flavours
Kitchening & Co specialises in gourmet marshmallows and French-style macarons that are delicate and elegant. Since its founding in 2008, Kitchening & Co has been making its products in Langley, BC, using 100% natural ingredients. They combine the natural ingredients with simple packaging and artisanal techniques. Customers can order Kitchening & Co marshmallows and macarons online or find them at select retailers in Western Canada.
Moulin des Abénakis 🍁
Manufacturing Location: St-Léonard, Quebec
Where To Buy: Online and in-store
Key Details:
- Canadian company
- Traditional milling methods
Moulin des Abénakis produces stone-ground flours, cereals, legumes, and more using traditional stone milling techniques. The company was founded in 1979 and has since been preserving the nutritional integrity of its products with the traditional methods it employs. The grains are sourced from local farms, thus supporting the region’s agriculture. Flours by Abénakis are popular among Canadians who prefer the flavour and texture that can be achieved with less processed grains.
LUDA Foods 🍁
Manufacturing Location: Pointe-Claire, Quebec
Where To Buy: Online and grocery stores across Canada
Key Details:
- Canadian made-produce
- Family-owned
Luda Foods was established in 1951 and is now run by the third generation of the same family. The company specialises in soups, sauce mixes, and custom blends. LUDA’s product range caters to a wide range of consumers with vegetarian, low-sodium, gluten-free, Kosher, Halal, and clean label options available. All products are made at LUDA’s facility in Quebec, which has been certified for adhering to strict food safety standards.
