Second Harvest
Supporter
Second Harvest is Canada’s largest food rescue organization and is a global thought leader on perishable food redistribution.
We operate at the intersection of hunger relief and environmental protection, tackling food loss and waste through food redistribution, research, awareness, and education, continually innovating and collaborating to ensure a more sustainable planet.
We work with thousands of food businesses from across the supply chain utilizing logistics and technology to reduce the amount of edible food going to waste, thereby diverting unnecessary greenhouse gases from entering the environment. Our inclusive model ensures this healthy surplus food is redirected to thousands of charities and non-profits across the country, providing millions of Canadians experiencing food insecurity access to the nourishment they need.
We operate at the intersection of hunger relief and environmental protection, tackling food loss and waste through food redistribution, research, awareness, and education, continually innovating and collaborating to ensure a more sustainable planet.
We work with thousands of food businesses from across the supply chain utilizing logistics and technology to reduce the amount of edible food going to waste, thereby diverting unnecessary greenhouse gases from entering the environment. Our inclusive model ensures this healthy surplus food is redirected to thousands of charities and non-profits across the country, providing millions of Canadians experiencing food insecurity access to the nourishment they need.
Cargill Foodservice
Supporter
Cargill Protein - North America produces, distributes and markets beef, turkey, chicken and egg products to retail, foodservice and food manufacturers throughout North America, and exports meat and by-products around the world. Our 28,000 employees, and more than three dozen processing facilities in the U.S. and Canada are focused on delivering products and services that meet consumers’ evolving preferences and needs to help our customers thrive.
Yukon Brewing
Supporter
Yukon Brewing opened its doors in 1997 under the name Chilkoot Brewing Co. Ltd. Owners Alan and Bob conceived their idea like many Yukon babies – around a campfire on a canoe trip. Both Ontario natives, they’ve lived and worked in the Territory for a majority of their adult lives.
From that inaugural conversation grew plans for a craft brewery that would service the north with quality beer & spirits while keeping jobs and money in the territory.
Over a decade later Yukon Brewing, as it is called today, continues to work towards that goal. Employing a dozen or so staff (more in the busy summer months), Yukon Brewing actively supports countless Yukon events and causes each year.
Bob and Alan continue as owners and chief operators, growing the company outside the Yukon. The brewery’s 10 packaged beers are available across Alberta and BC with some finding their way as far east as Manitoba and even, on occasion, shipping internationally .
From that inaugural conversation grew plans for a craft brewery that would service the north with quality beer & spirits while keeping jobs and money in the territory.
Over a decade later Yukon Brewing, as it is called today, continues to work towards that goal. Employing a dozen or so staff (more in the busy summer months), Yukon Brewing actively supports countless Yukon events and causes each year.
Bob and Alan continue as owners and chief operators, growing the company outside the Yukon. The brewery’s 10 packaged beers are available across Alberta and BC with some finding their way as far east as Manitoba and even, on occasion, shipping internationally .
Alberta Chicken
Supporter
The Fort Distillery
Supporter
Started in 2018, the Fort Distillery is a family-owned company that produces award winning spirits and treats our people like family. Our vision is to craft alcoholic beverages that introduce you to new, yet comfortable experiences. We want you to try new things, but we also want our products to be easy for you to use. We have big goals, and distribute our products across Western Canada and the United States while still using plenty of local ingredients and supporting our community.
Taste Canada
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A champion of Canadian cookbooks, Taste Canada inspires readers to discover delicious recipes and diverse food stories written from a Canadian perspective.
Taste Canada brings together Canadian food and beverage writers, publishers, chefs, restaurateurs, farmers, industry, culinary college students, media and cookbook fans, recognizing that food connects us all.
Since 1998, Taste Canada has presented awards to some of the best Canadian cookbook authors and food writers in both official languages. The jury is comprised of volunteers from Canada’s culinary profession appointed by an independent selection committee.
Awards are presented each year at a one-of-a-kind gastronomic Gala in Toronto where food and beverage writers, publishers, chefs, restaurateurs, farmers, industry, post-secondary culinary colleges, media and cookbook fans gather to promote vibrant national conversation about food and the art and culture of culinary writing.
Taste Canada also presents Cooks the Books, a student chef battle.
Taste Canada brings together Canadian food and beverage writers, publishers, chefs, restaurateurs, farmers, industry, culinary college students, media and cookbook fans, recognizing that food connects us all.
Since 1998, Taste Canada has presented awards to some of the best Canadian cookbook authors and food writers in both official languages. The jury is comprised of volunteers from Canada’s culinary profession appointed by an independent selection committee.
Awards are presented each year at a one-of-a-kind gastronomic Gala in Toronto where food and beverage writers, publishers, chefs, restaurateurs, farmers, industry, post-secondary culinary colleges, media and cookbook fans gather to promote vibrant national conversation about food and the art and culture of culinary writing.
Taste Canada also presents Cooks the Books, a student chef battle.
Raspberry Point Oysters
Supporter
Raspberry Point Co. raises cocktail, small, and large choice oysters in the picturesque cool, clear waters off PEI. Our leases are some of the most northern stocks of oysters in North America, where each oyster takes between 4-6 years to reach market size.
Known for its beauty of rolling hills, surrounding waters, sandy beaches and red dirt, there is no denying why PEI is one of the top growing tourist destinations in the world. Our team takes in daily scenic views when out on the water, but our oysters also benefit from this quaint location. With the salty influx of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, and cool water temperatures, our oysters deliver a wonderful salty taste, clean flavour, with a delightful, sweet finish.
Known for its beauty of rolling hills, surrounding waters, sandy beaches and red dirt, there is no denying why PEI is one of the top growing tourist destinations in the world. Our team takes in daily scenic views when out on the water, but our oysters also benefit from this quaint location. With the salty influx of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, and cool water temperatures, our oysters deliver a wonderful salty taste, clean flavour, with a delightful, sweet finish.
Prince Edward Aqua Farms
Exhibitor
Prince Edward Aqua Farms of New London, Prince Edward Island has been harvesting and processing top quality shellfish since 1989. Over 25 years of experience has led us to providing our Island Gold Blue Mussels enjoyed in homes and in fine dining establishments across North America and beyond, along with our quality PEI Oysters, PEI Clams, and PEI Quahogs.
Prince Edward Aqua Farms has access to some of the most ideal growing and harvesting conditions available that Atlantic Canada has to offer, such as the scenic Malpeque Bay. These natural bays provide the best environment for rope grown blue mussels, offering top quality, hearty mussel meats harvested year-round.
Island Gold Blue Mussels by Prince Edward Aqua Farms have gained a worldwide reputation for nutritious and delicate meat, rich in flavour and nutrients, that can be prepared in a number of ways: steamed, baked, breaded, stewed, or tossed in a salad. From home cooks to culinary chefs, Island Gold Blue Mussels are a favourite as they are so easy to prepare and even easier to enjoy. Click here to try our select recipes.
Always striving to offer the best quality shellfish, Prince Edward Aqua Farms has expanded several times in recent years resulting in the most modern and efficient shellfish processing plant in Prince Edward Island, Canada. Along with technical improvements, the company's dedication to innovation is matched only by its environmentally-sound practices and procedures. Prince Edward Aqua Farms is dedicated to preserving environmental harmony.
Most recently, the Ocean Wise designation granted to Prince Edward Aqua Farms as an ocean-friendly seafood choice further reinforces our determination to provide the best PEI Shellfish to our customers.
Prince Edward Aqua Farms has access to some of the most ideal growing and harvesting conditions available that Atlantic Canada has to offer, such as the scenic Malpeque Bay. These natural bays provide the best environment for rope grown blue mussels, offering top quality, hearty mussel meats harvested year-round.
Island Gold Blue Mussels by Prince Edward Aqua Farms have gained a worldwide reputation for nutritious and delicate meat, rich in flavour and nutrients, that can be prepared in a number of ways: steamed, baked, breaded, stewed, or tossed in a salad. From home cooks to culinary chefs, Island Gold Blue Mussels are a favourite as they are so easy to prepare and even easier to enjoy. Click here to try our select recipes.
Always striving to offer the best quality shellfish, Prince Edward Aqua Farms has expanded several times in recent years resulting in the most modern and efficient shellfish processing plant in Prince Edward Island, Canada. Along with technical improvements, the company's dedication to innovation is matched only by its environmentally-sound practices and procedures. Prince Edward Aqua Farms is dedicated to preserving environmental harmony.
Most recently, the Ocean Wise designation granted to Prince Edward Aqua Farms as an ocean-friendly seafood choice further reinforces our determination to provide the best PEI Shellfish to our customers.
Mise en Sox
Exhibitor
- Compression Sox designed by a chef for chefs!
- Helping cooks say "86 to Sore Feet" by promoting the importance of physical health
- Helping cooks say "86 to Sore Feet" by promoting the importance of physical health
Chef's Hat, Inc.
Exhibitor
It all started with a late evening phone call from Maurice O´Flynn (yes,the famous one and only Maurice O´Flynn). Claude, he said, tomorrow at 7am you are buying me a breakfast at the Four Seasons. Claude responded with the question of what is so important that we had to breakfast so early. Wait and see was Maurice´s response. Excellent food of course with our good friend and Excecutive Chef Beat Hegnauer. Maurice opened his briefcase and showed Claude a beautiful Toque. Claude asked him where he got it. South Africa Maurcie replied. That next day (2am Canada time, 10am France time) Claude called Daniel Demagny to tell him that Maurice and he would like to visit him after the Culinary Olympics in Frankfurt, Germany. Daniel was very surprised that one of his famous Toque had made it to Canada and would gladly make the time to see us. In the fall of 1988, after a very good showing by Team Alberta (Maurice was the team manager at the time),we met with Daniel in Paris. Claude was curious if Daniel would consider having a distributor for North America. The next day Daniel said he could construct a pleating machine for Claude (a must have) for a price ... of course. Claude told Daniel that a test market was a must before investing that kind of money and Daniel agreed to sell Claude 10,000 Toques so he could begin a trial run. Eager and with the help offriends and chefs across Canada and the US we began. The response was more than positive. After a few days of serious thinking about what to do Claude called Daniel and ordered a pleating machine. In early January 1996, Claude received a huge Christmas present, his pleating machine shiny and new just like a new toy. In April of 1996, production started after rigorous training and Chef´s Hat Inc. was born. Soon after, fueled by success of the famous "La Toque Demagny", Chef´s Hat began providing chef apparel and accessories to fully complete the look of today´s culinary professional.
Cheemo Perogies / Heritage Frozen Foods Ltd.
Exhibitor
Our family owned company was started by Walter and Eileen Makowecki in 1972 and has been producing top quality perogies at a great value ever since. They were driven by the idea that perogies could become a staple food similar to pasta or potatoes if he could make them at scale for an affordable price. The company worked hard to develop the automated and patented process of producing high quality perogies, and promote them as a convenient and nutritious frozen food. Their son Joe is now president and CEO, and with the Cheemo team, continues to add efficiencies to production and market CHEEMO perogies across North America for consumers to enjoy.
As the popularity and sales of CHEEMO perogies has grown so has the size of our team and manufacturing facility. We are still located in Edmonton, Alberta but in our 4th location. We’re proud to say CHEEMO perogies are now a best seller in frozen food sections and food service operations across North America.
Although we have grown a lot as a company, we are still committed to those same core values of Quality, Convenience & Value. Our customers continue to enjoy convenient products made with real potatoes, fresh ingredients like cheddar cheese, onions, cottage cheese, bacon, and more. Perogies have become a staple food and a popular choice for snacks or meals any time of the week.
From our quality assurance and production teams, to our shipping, sales, and management team we continue to be focused on making top quality products at a great value and providing them to you through our retail and foodservice partners across North America. We thank you for choosing CHEEMO and hope you continue to enjoy them.
As the popularity and sales of CHEEMO perogies has grown so has the size of our team and manufacturing facility. We are still located in Edmonton, Alberta but in our 4th location. We’re proud to say CHEEMO perogies are now a best seller in frozen food sections and food service operations across North America.
Although we have grown a lot as a company, we are still committed to those same core values of Quality, Convenience & Value. Our customers continue to enjoy convenient products made with real potatoes, fresh ingredients like cheddar cheese, onions, cottage cheese, bacon, and more. Perogies have become a staple food and a popular choice for snacks or meals any time of the week.
From our quality assurance and production teams, to our shipping, sales, and management team we continue to be focused on making top quality products at a great value and providing them to you through our retail and foodservice partners across North America. We thank you for choosing CHEEMO and hope you continue to enjoy them.
Sinocan Supply Inc.
Exhibitor
Sinocan Supply Inc. is committed to distributing high-quality liquors in Canada and China. We aim to enrich Canada’s multicultural society and provide high-quality Asian liquors. We only carry the finest products that share the same passion with us for alcoholic beverages.
Product : A “ living cultural relic”
Wuliangye Group has more than 32,000 cellars, It's a large number of cellar groups in continuous fermentation and use which are the irreplaceable core resources in strong-flavor Baijiu production.
As a major historical and cultural site protected at the national level, the ancient cellar group of Wuliangye was built in 1368 and has been continuously used in production for over 650 years.
The mud cellars of Wuliangye Old Fermentation Pit since 1368, are a permanent collection and the only“ living cultural relic” in the National
Museum of China.
Product : A “ living cultural relic”
Wuliangye Group has more than 32,000 cellars, It's a large number of cellar groups in continuous fermentation and use which are the irreplaceable core resources in strong-flavor Baijiu production.
As a major historical and cultural site protected at the national level, the ancient cellar group of Wuliangye was built in 1368 and has been continuously used in production for over 650 years.
The mud cellars of Wuliangye Old Fermentation Pit since 1368, are a permanent collection and the only“ living cultural relic” in the National
Museum of China.
