Ambassadors of Flavour
How Embassy Flavours Ltd. rises to challenges in a changing food market There is something to be said for longevity in any business—especially when sustaining an unchallenged niche in the Canadian market. Although son Martino respects these humble beginnings, when Embassy Food and Supply Ltd. ...
Ontario’s ultimate beer source Despite accusations from the temperance movement that alcohol was the source of most societal problems, the majority of Canadians strongly rejected the prohibition in the early 20th century—Québec flatly refused it. Provincial referendums overthrew legislation in the mid-1920s and alcohol ...
For The Maritimes, By The Maritimes They might not know it, but when Atlantic Canadians choose the Farmers Dairy brand, they are actively supporting real farms run by real families. Be it milk, butter, cheese or ice cream, serving any Farmers product means strengthening local ...
Dan Wiebe and his family started Rossdown Farms Ltd., in 1968. Located in Abbotsford, British Columbia, their poultry operation remains a family business. From Monday to Friday, the Wiebe family is in the office, taking care of the business side, but “Everyone pitches in where ...
Wholesome Food for Healthy Canadian Living Bassano Growers Ltd. has been proving fresh, wholesome prepared fruits and vegetables, and catering to customers’ needs since 1970. Originally, Bassano Growers Ltd. (BGL) was started as a farmer cooperative in 1970, it operated in Bassano, Alberta. When ...
A Place for Lobster Since 1981 Would you rather peruse through a waterfront seafood market to pick out your own fresh lobster? Or would you prefer a regional chef to prepare your succulent shellfish at a lively island restaurant? At Lobster on the Wharf, ...
Thirty Years in Pacific Groundfish This year, David Ernst is celebrating an important milestone in his life. Sea Drift Fish, the company he started back in October of 1979, is turning 30 years old. As President and Owner of Sea Drift, Ernst remembers a ...
Earth Day, Everyday It’s not just any produce company. On the contrary, Mucci-Pac Ltd. is a progressive family-owned operation that is invested in the latest technologies in greenhouse growing, from seedlings to shipping. With over 300 acres, Mucci-Pac has positioned itself to meet the ...
A family tradition of quality & customer service Founded in 1977 by two brothers, Robin and David Nickerson, R&D Nickerson Ltd. was originally established to process salt fish.Things have come a long way. The company is still in Nova Scotia, and is family owned ...
In the heart of dairy country You can divide the Canadian milk industry in two branches: fluid milk—your basic milk and cream—and industrial milk production—the milk used to produce dairy products, such as cheese, yogurt, ice cream, and butter. Dairytown works with the latter. ...