Category: food & beverages

BCI provides sales and service leadership into three key categories within food processing and foodservice sectors.

Importing and distributing high quality, fully certified ingredients to leading food manufacturers across Canada/USA. Offering innovative ingredients to create that award winning finished product in the bakery, dairy, gluten-free, Keto, plant-based, and nutraceutical market segments.

A leading foodservice packaging brokerage/distribution company with over 65 years of market experience. Dedicated to growth and development of its manufacturing partners in the Canadian market.

Kwik Lok closing solutions for your bakery and produce line and terrific foodservice accessories for your business needs.

Two Bears is a Canadian beverage company based in Toronto, founded by a coffee roaster and a health enthusiast. The company specializes in plant-based, nutrient-rich drinks that combine health-conscious consumption with indulgent taste. Their mission emphasizes ethical sourcing, sustainability, and creating products that cater to active lifestyles.

The product lineup includes ready-to-drink beverages such as frothed lattes made with oat milk and espresso, cold-brew coffee called Flash Brews, artisanal oat milk, and versatile espresso mixers. All offerings are free from refined sugar and focus on high-quality, globally sourced ingredients, including Colombian coffee beans. Two Bears aims to appeal to health-conscious consumers who value sustainability and premium taste, promoting a brand ethos of “be ferocious” for those leading active, adventurous lives.

Health Matters manufactures and distributes the highest quality Organic superfoods and supplements to grocers, health food stores, spas, restaurants and holistic practitioners with a conscious commitment to social and environmental responsibility.

We source Organic, wildcrafted and ethically grown ingredients and only represent brands that share this core value. At Health Matters we support farmers who are dedicated to the principles of sustainable agriculture and farming communities and ecosystems through fair trade initiatives wherever possible.

Health Matters has grown into a multi- faceted company that distributes cutting-edge Certified Organic, Kosher, Vegan and Gluten Free natural health products. Health Matters is committed to offering consumers the highest quality nutritional strategies in order to promote optimal health for achieving prevention, regeneration and longevity.

The desire to go green within is inextricably bound to a commitment to preserve and protect our precious planet. Issues of sustainability and environmental consciousness shape the decisions we make everyday.

BrandSeed Marketing Inc. is a boutique marketing and consulting firm based in Brampton, Ontario, specializing in the Canadian grocery industry. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on supporting manufacturers and brands looking to enhance their presence in Canada, particularly through distributor partnerships. With a team of six employees and over 40 years of collective industry experience, BrandSeed has established itself as a trusted partner in the market.

The firm offers a range of services, including key account support, strategic consulting, and facilitating communication between manufacturers and distributors. BrandSeed is recognized for its expertise in natural, organic, and conventional grocery sectors. It has been acknowledged as the “Top Performing Boutique Broker” by UNFI Canada for 2021-2022 and is a proud member of CHFA Canada. BrandSeed promotes third-party brands across the grocery landscape, focusing on food, beverage, and health-oriented consumer goods, and emphasizes collaborative growth through its partnership-driven approach.

BeFoodie Inc. is a dynamic company on a mission to make healthy eating easy, accessible, and enjoyable. Specializing in authentic Indian cuisine and fresh salads, we cater to the diverse dietary needs of customers, helping them incorporate nutritious meals into their daily routines. Our heat-and-eat model allows customers to receive delicious, freshly prepared meals that can be stored, reheated, and enjoyed within 24 hours, providing both convenience and quality.

We pride ourselves on customizing meal plans according to individual health needs, supporting customers on their journey to healthier lifestyles. Currently, we serve the Greater Toronto Area, delivering meals straight to customers’ doorsteps, with aspirations to expand our operations throughout Ontario and internationally.

Our commitment extends beyond just food; we are passionate about innovating in the food-tech space to enhance healthy living options. With continuous improvements in food quality, packaging, and delivery technology, BeFoodie Inc. is at the forefront of the healthy meal delivery movement, aiming to make health-conscious choices simple and accessible for everyone.

Our goal is to become the go-to tiffin service across the globe, helping people prioritize their health, one meal at a time.

Italfoods is a locally owned business serving the Ottawa/Gatineau and surrounding areas for over 33 years. Frank and Domenic have together over 40 years of experience within the retail and foodservice industry. With thousands of products to choose from we deliver the finest imported and domestic products to restaurants, specialty food shops, delicatessens and grocery stores.

In our 33 years of business, we are guided by the long-standing relationships and values of our team. To us, it’s all about teamwork and adding value and integrity in all that we do. Our dedication and commitment to customer service, integrity and quality products have always been our goal.

C’est Bon Ottawa is a culinary experience provider located in Ottawa, Canada. The company focuses on sharing culinary knowledge and celebrating Canadian terroir through immersive food activities. They offer a variety of services, including in-person and virtual cooking classes, gourmet food tours, and customizable private events for both corporate and private groups.

Their in-person cooking classes teach essential cooking techniques in multiple languages, while virtual classes allow participants to explore global cuisines from home. The gourmet food tours guide participants through Ottawa’s neighborhoods, featuring tastings from local restaurants and producers. C’est Bon Ottawa also provides gift certificates and a selection of boutique products that showcase Canadian terroir.

The company engages with the community by partnering with local producers and artisans, enhancing the appreciation of Ottawa’s food culture. Their services cater to individuals, groups, and corporate clients, making culinary experiences accessible to a diverse audience.

The Better Chocolate, based in Toronto and associated with The Little Cacao Co., is dedicated to making chocolate healthier. Founded by Suzie Yorke, a marketing executive with a background in health and wellness, the company focuses on creating products that are free from sugar and artificial flavorings.

The Better Chocolate offers a variety of products, including chocolate vitamins, protein hot chocolate, and functional chocolates infused with vitamins, minerals, and MCT oil. The company is also linked to FourX Better Chocolate, which specializes in functional chocolate and dietary supplements made from handpicked cacao beans from Ecuador.

The company values diversity and sustainability, with FourX Better Chocolate being certified Fair Trade and supporting various social causes, including butterfly conservation. The Better Chocolate plans to expand its distribution across Canada and the U.S., aiming to reach health-conscious consumers in major retailers and natural food stores.

Customers will have easy access to wide variety of high quality Persian black and green tea. Persian tea (chai) by Parrotia is organic, pure and carefully prepared dry tea which will be packed under Parrotia Tea brand. The tea material will be supplied by organic tea cultivations mainly in Lahijan City (the Chai capital of Iran). The leaves are sorted, treated, dried and selected on local facility and transported for final packaging, mixing and labeling process.

Join us in our journey to bring clean, safe and consumable ice to all Canadians. Our low-cost hassle-free ice machine maintenance program will provide your employees and customers the peace of mind that the ice they serve and consume is mold and bacteria free meeting CFIA regulations.

No ice? Not An option! Avoid costly repairs and downtime through scheduled maintenance and thorough cleaning by our professional technicians

Ice machine cleaning and maintenance throughout the hospitality Industry tends to become an afterthought when distributing tasks in the demanding environment. This is where Clean Ice Canada’s professional technicians come in to deal with the tedious task of getting your ice machine producing ice that meets health and safety standards.

Using scientifically proven testing and specialized cleaning products your ice machines will produce cleaner crisper ice more quickly and our scheduled cleanings and maintenance will help increase its lifespan.