Founded in 1927, Associated Grocers (AG) provides grocery, frozen, dairy, bakery, meat and produce products to independent grocers from British Columbia to Saskatchewan through its distribution centers in Surrey, BC and Calgary, AB.  With a great mix of products it’s the total commitment to on-time, exceptional, and innovative service that customer first identify with AG.  Through AG, more than 650 independent retailers gain access to the cost-effective marketing, advertising, point of sale technology and merchandising support services they need to survive in their ongoing battle to maintain their niche market positions.

BCfresh is the premier provider of locally-grown vegetables found on plates across Western Canada and the United States. As a 100% grower-owned and operated company, our focus is delivering fresh produce to you.  From 60+ family farms throughout the Fraser Valley, select BC regions and premier growing areas across North America, BCfresh is a year-round supplier of the very best fresh veggies.

Big Marble Farms is Alberta’s largest year-round greenhouse producer – growing fresh, flavorful produce just outside of Medicine Hat, our province’s sunniest city. Our greenhouse operations allow us to grow year-round, ensuring access to the best local produce possible. By combining advanced lighting technology, efficient growing systems, and smart climate control, we’ve drastically reduced our carbon footprint while maintaining exceptional taste and quality. Every product we grow is nurtured in a controlled, sustainable environment that minimizes waste, optimizes resources, and delivers consistent freshness even in the middle of winter. We are committed to sustainability, quality, and local growth. Our produce is grown with quality in mind.

Owned by members, Calgary Co-op is one of the largest retail co-operatives in North America. Locations in Calgary, Airdrie, Cochrane, High River, Okotoks, and Strathmore include food centres, pharmacies, gas stations, car washes, Home Health Care centres, Wine, Spirits, and Beer locations and cannabis. In addition, Calgary Co-op owns and operates Community Natural Foods, Beacon Pharmacies, and Willow Park Wines & Spirits and is the majority shareholder of Care Pharmacies. With over 400,000 members, 3,500 employees, assets of $700 million and annual sales of $1.5 billion, Calgary Co-op is committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences through inspired team members.

Chelan Fresh is a great food story. We are grower-owned, representing family-owned farms, many of which are now being led by fourth or fifth generation. Sons and daughters have followed in the footsteps of their parents and grandparents, in some cases great and great-great grandparents. Growing fruit and growing it well is just in their genes. The fruit we pack and sell comes from the foothills of the Cascade Mountain range in central Washington state. Here, ideal fruit growing conditions come together: gentle mountain slopes, fertile valleys, clear rivers, and warm sunny days and cool, crisp evening nights. Chelan Fresh proudly packs a multitude of 17 Apple varieties, 8 Pear, 12 Cherry and a full manifest of Organic fruit.

ColdFront Western Canada’s go-to resource for temperature control products and services for transport and industry.

In business since 1999, Discovery Organics is an independently owned Canadian distributor of Certified Organic and Fair Trade produce. We passionately work to promote Certified Organic and Fair Trade by building relationships with small scale farmers here in B.C. and beyond. We serve hundreds of customers, including natural food retailers and wholesalers across Western Canada and the Northern Territories.

Established in 2006, Equifruit is North America’s leading Fairtrade-certified banana importer and marketer. We’re a growing produce aisle sweetheart: a certified B Corp, and proudly women-owned. We’re righting the wrongs of banana business history by making fair pay for banana farmers as interesting, followable and loved as pop culture.  Stay tuned for our Global Fairtrade Banana Domination. Follow us: LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube.

When we first sowed the seed for what was to become Fresh Direct Produce, our intention was to introduce an unparalleled service providing cost-effective selection of the best produce the world has to offer. We wanted to provide the fruits and vegetables that will go on the table in homes and restaurants, to nourish the body and soul. Our vision is to be a healthy difference in people’s lives through food that is the basis for celebration and bonding, and a connection to each other’s communities and heritage. Over the last 15 years we have tended to this vision, and it is our commitment to the future.

Fresh Pro Sales & Marketing. Our main focus has been on the “Fresh” category at both the Food Service Distributor and Operator levels.  Our goal is to provide outstanding service and representation across Canada and Western US. With your unique objectives in mind we will help you grow your business by expanding your distribution base and by maximizing “Product Draw” at the operator level.

Friesen Plastics Inc. has over 30 years of food packaging experience. Supplying some of the largest grocery chains and manufacturers has given us the knowledge to provide you with the highest quality and yet best value product to meet your flexible packaging needs. Supplying manufacturers with form and fill rolls to supplying bakeries with bread bags Friesen Plastics has proven itself as a leader in the flexible food packaging market.

For over 115 years, Gordon Food Service has delivered the excellence, expertise, and quality products our customers need to design successful food operations and experiences. We’ve grown to become the largest family operated distributor in North America by upholding the same business approach since 1897—being passionately committed to the people we serve. We believe in the power of good food—to bring people together and make moments special. Every product, every order and every decision we make is inspired by the people on the other side of the plate.

Global Citrus Group was formed as a response to the demand for high quality citrus across North America.

With over 25 years of industry experience, we are the premiere supplier of citrus for grocery and big box stores in the country.

H&W Produce is locally owned and operated. We offer a fresh and affordable source of quality produce. Customers appreciate both the variety of fruits, and vegetables and the value that they get when shopping with H&W Produce. H&W Produce has five locations in Edmonton, each driven by the local communities they serve. The five produce stores are unique and you’ll find a large selection of all the staples at every store. At H&W Produce Millwoods you will find more exotic produce,  at H&W Produce Capilano you’ll find a chopping and demonstration station and more small package options perfect for the local community. H&W buys as much produce as possible from local farms, growers and producers. We also shop around the world to offer a huge selection of fruits, vegetables and exotic produce. If there is something in particular you are looking for, just ask and we’ll do our best to get the product you are looking for.

With a passion for quality and innovation, Highline has driven to the forefront of many great technological advances in the North American mushroom industry. Our highly developed cropping techniques have enabled us to grow all white, mini bella and portabella mushrooms without the use of any pesticides or fungicides regularly required in the cultivation of mushrooms.

HydraGreens produce is grown using the next generation of growing machines. Our focus is on reducing the amount of water, land and energy used to grow each individual plant. We will never use any pesticides and we take great lengths to guarantee our growing environments stay clean and contaminant free. Our produce is planted and harvested more efficiently making our leafy greens not only tastier, but also fresher and cleaner than any other greens on the market. Most of our produce is harvested, shipped, and on the store shelf the same day!

H.H. Smith Ltd. is a full service Canadian Customs Broker.  Founded by Havelock and Venice Smith, we have been serving the importing industry across Canada since 1941.  Havelock promoted “Border Clearance for Faster Delivery,” this concept still holds true. Today electronic commerce is used to provide, high quality, service across Canada in a quick and efficient manner. Our service is tailored to your individual business. H. H. Smith Ltd. has the resources, experience, and quality service you are looking for.

NuLeaf Farms designs, builds, and supports advanced controlled environment agriculture (CEA) systems that help communities and organizations produce fresh, consistent, high-quality food year-round. Operating across Canada and the United States, NuLeaf integrates automation, data analytics, and clean-technology innovation into turnkey greenhouse and indoor vertical farm solutions.

Powered by the Leaf automation controller and the Root AI management platform, NuLeaf delivers systems that simplify operations, improve productivity, and reduce resource consumption. Our work spans Indigenous food sovereignty initiatives, commercial growers, food banks, educational institutions, and research partners—each supported by a dedicated team with decades of experience in automation, horticulture, and environmental control.

NuLeaf remains committed to helping clients strengthen local food systems, create resilient operations, and build sustainable agricultural infrastructure for the future.

Nutrien is a leading global provider of crop inputs and services. We operate a world-class network of production, distribution and ag retail facilities that positions us to efficiently serve the needs of growers. We focus on creating long-term value by prioritizing investments that strengthen the advantages of our business across the ag value chain and by maintaining access to the resources and the relationships with stakeholders needed to achieve our goals.

Paradise Hill Farm, located near Nanton, has been growing and marketing farm fresh vine-ripened tomatoes and living basil directly to Calgary Co-op stores since 2000.  Tony and Karen Legault own and operate the farm and their four children continue to be actively involved as well.

Successful professional with over 35 years of experience in the produce industry providing quality control training and development, inspection services and employee leadership.

Key skills and expertise:

• Training, coaching and consultative expertise
• Facilitation and presentation skills
• Excellent bilingual (French & English) communication skills both verbal and written
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to influence, negotiate and build effective working relationships

For over 20 years, Krown has been a pioneer and leader in service; providing retail, wholesale and distributors in Western Canada with high quality produce from around the world. With branch offices and warehouses strategically located in all Western Canadian provinces, full logistics infrastructure and advanced IT systems, we are able to maintain a high level of service to our customers, big and small.

Specializing in commodities requiring temperature control and niche market service, Lucas Refrigerated is a small hands-on operation representing a personalized service concept.

Pear Bureau Northwest is the nonprofit marketing organization that represents the 1,600 Pacific Northwest US pear growers who produce 84% of the US pear crop. The Pear Bureau custom-tailors marketing and merchandising programs for USA Pears at retail, and also conducts advertising and events, including its prestigious nationwide Canadian culinary student recipe contest.

Star Produce began as a tomato repacker 25 years ago and has grown to be Western Canada’s preeminent distributor of the freshest fruits and vegetables. Our team of produce specialists have made Star Produce a leader in grower direct programs with more than 100 offshore programs. Over 200,000 square feet of refrigerated distribution space is strategically located in Winnipeg MB, Saskatoon SK, Calgary AB and Vancouver BC. All facilities are SQF certified and allow for daily distribution across Canada, with reach into the Pacific Northwest.

Sunkist® is the most widely recognized name in the citrus category, a brand consumers trust to deliver fresh, delicious, and premium fruit. Sunkist quality stems from generations of growing experience, hand-picking each piece of fruit with care.

Sysco has sales and service relationships with more than 400,000 customers and remains committed to helping them succeed in the food service industry and satisfy consumers’ appetites.  Operating from 161 locations throughout the contiguous United States and portions of Alaska, Hawaii, and Canada, today Sysco’s product lines are as diverse as the 46,300 employees who support its daily operations. They include not only the ingredients needed to prepare meals, but also numerous ancillary preparation and serving items.

Thomas Fresh is Western Canada’s premium grower, packer and shipper supplying high-quality Asian, organic and conventional produce from established farms. You can rely on Thomas Fresh for the best nature has to offer with our Grown in Trust integral promise. When you see our Grown in Trust logo, you can be assured that we have taken extra steps to ensure the product has met our quality, safety and sustainability standards that are of the highest tier.

Yeti Refrigeration was founded in 2016 by Byron and Alison Conroy with the goal to provide exceptional refrigeration and HVAC services across Northern BC and the Okanagan. Our ownership team has over 20 years of industry experience. We employ a team of red seal refrigeration mechanics from our Prince George and Vernon locations. Yeti’s technicians are Alfa Laval Factory Authorized Service Technicians and Armstrong Pumps factory trained technicians.