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Proudly supporting women and women-owned businesses

At Foodland, we are committed to making diversity, equity and inclusion part of everything we do. Our local supplier program is a natural extension of this journey towards building an inclusive culture. By supporting women entrepreneurs to grow and scale their businesses, we are bringing greater diversity to our stores, our customers and in helping support the communities we serve. In addition to supporting local suppliers, we also support our franchisee network and recognize the amazing owners that work hard every day to improve their communities. Meet some of the inspirational female store owners behind your local Foodland.

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ZoRaw Chocolate, Toronto, Gigi Gill

ZoRaw Chocolate, Toronto, Gigi Gill

Meet Gigi, co-founder of ZoRaw chocolate. After battling autoimmune issues for years, Gigi turned to the keto diet and quickly noticed that her symptoms dissappeared however she was unable to find an alternative for her favourite treat - chocolate. Determined to find a solution, Gigi started making her own recipes at home and after much trial and error, ZoRaw was born. As pioneers of the world's first chocolates enriched with protein, fiber, and no added sugar, their mission is to help consumers achieve their nutrition goals without sacrificing taste.

Firecracker Sauce, Toronto, Carmen McCracken

FIRECRACKER PEPPER SAUCE, Toronto, Carmen McCracken

Meet Carmen, co-founder of the award-winning FIRECRACKER PEPPER SAUCE. These all-natural, gluten-free, vegan sauces originated when the husband-wife duo were planning their wedding. Inspired by the fusion of cultures, they decided to create a wedding favor that represented who they are. After receiving great reviews and realizing the difficulty in finding authentic, fresh Trini-style pepper sauce, FIRECRACKER PEPPER SAUCE was born.

Comeback Snacks, Mississauga, Emily O'Brien

Comeback Snacks, Mississauga, Emily O'Brien

Comeback Snacks was started while its founder, Emily O'Brien, was in prison. After trying Lemon Pepper and dill flavoured popcorn, it opened up a new world for Emily to explore. With no access to internet, she began building her company, creating fun yet delicious popcorn flavours with unconventional foods. Since then, it has been the company's mission to raise awareness for giving people second chances and to support reintegration programs. They make every bag with conviction - combining quality ingredients to make the most delicious snacks on the market.

Nanashake, Toronto, Tamara Al Dip

Nanashake, Toronto, Tamara Al Dip

NanashakeTM started as a personal quest to create a delicious yet healthy ice cream alternative that the entire family can enjoy. Co-founded in 2015 by Tamara, they are a family-run business based out of Toronto, proudly making NanaPopsTM ice cream bars. They are naturally sweetened with organic bananas and made with wholesome plant-based ingredients that will satisfy your sweet tooth while also providing nutritional value and supporting a healthy and active lifestyle. NanaPopsTM are so nutritious that they have been dubbed “Smoothie-on-a-Stick” by customers.

Tonica Kombucha, Toronto, Zoey Shamai

Tonica Kombucha, Toronto, Zoey Shamai

From a humble kitchen venture to becoming one of the top Kombucha brand in Canada, Zoey's journey has been nothing short of remarkable. Brewed and bottled in Toronto, her mission was to transform the bold flavors of kombucha into a light and refreshing beverage, accessible to all. Now, everyone can savor the delicious taste while reaping the benefits of enhanced digestion.

Deliciously Wickt, Wellandport, Victoria Greene

Deliciously Wickt, Smithville, Victoria Greene

Meet Victoria Greene, the creator of Deliciously Wickt. Victoria's love for creating and designing led her to what started as a hobby on maternity leave but quickly transformed into a passionate endeavor to create high-quality, eco-friendly, and clean-burning products. The superiority and care that go into all of Deliciously Wickt’s products come second only to Victoria’s philanthropy to promote awareness of worthwhile causes in our communities and protect our global resources.

From Farm to Table, Cambridge, Becky Smollett

From Farm to Table, Cambridge, Becky Smollett

From Farm to Table was founded by Becky Smollett over 10 years ago in Cambridge, Ontario. One evening, Becky's family and local grower friends were popping fresh, handpicked corn over a bonfire, sparking the beginning of the company. They joined forces to create a product that could capture that moment and deliver flavors, providing locally grown yet healthy food that met the nutritional needs of their communities. Offering premium popcorn crafted from locally grown, GMO-free kernels, they are dedicated to collaborating with local, family-owned suppliers, demonstrating their commitment to supporting the community

Happy Pops, Toronto, Leila Keshavjee

Happy Pops, Toronto, Leila Keshavjee

Meet Leila, founder of Happy Pops. Through her education, Leila learned that there are many names for sugar and how it is often difficult to find products with ingredients you can recognize. As an athlete and coach, she wanted to create a unique line of ice pops suitable for breakfast on the go, post-workout, or for a refreshing afternoon snack. Drawing on her South Asian heritage, she has developed a unique flavour offering of handcrafted ice pops free of artifical ingredients.

Humble Seedz, Orangeville, Liz Long

Humble Seedz, Orangeville, Liz Long

After adopting a plant-based diet, Liz Long quickly realized the limitations in peanut/nut-free options. Liz and her husband made it their mission to create a line of products that were allergy-free and made with wholesome ingredients. Drawing upon knowledge from the dairy industry, they began crafting vegan cheese from sunflower seeds, ticking every box, including low allergic reactions and great taste—approved by the toughest critics, their children. Liz's goal is to continue innovating the category while offering nutritious products they are proud to serve.

Manning Canning, Toronto, Christine Manning

Manning Canning, Toronto, Christine Manning

Manning Canning makes a line of natural charcuterie style preserves for consumers who want 'better for you' products. Using only simple, whole ingredients and traditional processes, without preservatives or additives, their aim is to create products that you can feel good about consuming and 'taste like they should'.

More Granola, Toronto, Sarah Davies

More Granola, Toronto, Sarah Davies

Founded by Sarah Davies, More Granola offers a range of snackable granola chunks that draw inspiration from classic dessert flavors. Sarah's signature granola chunks uniquely bridge the gap between traditional loose granola cereal and granola bars, distinguishing them in the market. These large, cookie-like pieces can be enjoyed straight out of the bag or broken up for spoonful consumption, providing a versatile and enjoyable treat that is both fun and functional.

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