What products sold in Costco Canada are made in Canada?
Costco Canada offers a variety of products that are made in Canada and span multiple categories. Here are some examples:
Food:
- Maple syrup: Kirkland Signature 100% Pure Maple Syrup is sourced from Quebec, produced by companies such as The Maple Treat and Citadelle.
- Lasagna: Kirkland Signature Italian Sausage and Beef Lasagna is supplied by British Columbia-based Zinetti Foods.
- Honey: Kirkland Signature honey is produced by Bee Maid, a Canadian cooperative of over 300 beekeepers.
- Fontaine Santé Hummus: This Canadian company offers a range of hummus products found in Costco Canada's deli section.
- Canadian bread and pastries: Local bakeries supply Costco Canada with bread and pastries, ensuring fresh and locally produced baked goods. For instance, many Costco locations in Eastern Canada get break and baked goods from Première Moisson, a Quebec-based bakery.
Beverages:
- Soy beverage: Kirkland Signature organic soy beverage is produced by Quebec-based Natura Foods.
Dairy:
- Oikos Greek yogurt: Oikos Canada produces Greek yogurt using Canadian dairy, available in flavours such as strawberry banana. While Oikos is owned and operated by Danone, a French company, the Oikos supplied to Costco Canada is produced and marketed by Ultima Foods, a joint venture between Cooperative Agropur and Agrifoods International. The headquarters for Ultima Foods is in Saint-Hubert, QC, although there are production facilities in Grandby, QC and Delta, BC.
- Canadian cheese: A variety of cheeses produced by Canadian dairies are available, including cheddar, mozzarella and specialty cheeses.
Meat and seafood:
- Canadian beef and pork: Costco Canada offers a selection of beef and pork products sourced from Canadian farms, ensuring freshness and quality. While Costco works with various suppliers, depending on the region, a few notable suppliers include: JBS Foods Canada (formerly XL Foods), located in Brooks, AB, Harmony Beef, located in Harmony, AB, as well as Olymel, a Quebec and Alberta-based pork supplier.
- Pickerel fillets: Purepac Lake Erie Pickerel Fillets are wild-caught and processed in Canada.
- Oysters: Chebooktook Live Choice Oysters are harvested in Canada (fresh from the New Brunswick coast).
Snacks:
- Caffeinated chocolate: AWAKE Caffeinated Chocolate bars are made in Canada and available at Costco. Headquarters for the company are in Mississauga, Ontario.
- Nut bars: Kirkland Signature Nut Bars are produced in partnership with Quebec-based Leclerc Foods.
- Prana organic snacks: Prana, a Quebec-based company, provides a variety of organic snacks, including trail mixes and dried fruits, are available at Costco Canada.
Clothing:
- Loungewear: Lazypants, a Canadian lifestyle clothing brand, offers fleece joggers and crewnecks at Costco Canada.
Please note that product availability can vary by location and over time. It's advisable to check the product labels or consult with your local Costco for the most current information on Canadian-made products.
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