Ontario

Canada's manufacturing powerhouse

Overview

Ontario is Canada's largest food processing province, home to more than 3,000 food and beverage manufacturers. From the Greater Toronto Area's diverse food tech scene to Southwestern Ontario's agricultural heartland, the province offers unmatched infrastructure for CPG brands at every stage.

3,000+

Food Manufacturers

125,000+

Industry Employment

$47B

Annual Output

food processing beverage dairy baked goods

Government & Resources

Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFRA)

Ontario Food and Beverage Growth Fund
Greenbelt Fund
Ontario Centres of Excellence

Manufacturing Resources

Find a Co-Packer

Co-Packing.org

Innovation Centers

FoodInnovationCenters.org

Pilot Plants

PilotPlants.org

Commercial Kitchens

CommercialKitchens.org

Distribution Channels

Retail

Loblaws
Sobeys
Metro
Costco Canada
Walmart Canada

Foodservice

Sysco Canada
Gordon Food Service
Aramark Canada

Expand Beyond Ontario

Ready to take your Ontario brand national or cross the border into the U.S.?

Explore U.S. Expansion Get in Touch