When Canadians choose to shop with Empire’s family of brands, they're doing more than filling their carts. They're helping reinvest in Canada. As I’ve said before, as a proud Canadian company serving our customers for over 115 years, we know Canadian. That's why our Buy Canada commitment is about much more than labels on a shelf. It's about developing Canadian products, building long-term partnerships with suppliers, supporting family-owned businesses through our franchise and dealer network, and creating opportunities throughout the Canadian supply chain – all in the name of providing value to customers. For every dollar Canadians spend with us, we're proud to reinvest in Canada by working with local businesses deeply connected to their communities; creating local jobs, supporting local causes, and giving our customers more opportunities to buy Canadian. Canada remains our sole focus, guiding where we invest, innovate, and create lasting impact. Buying Canadian isn't just about where a product comes from. It's about where the benefits stay, and continuing to invest in Canada means keeping Canadian dollars in Canadian pockets and reinvesting in Canadian people, communities and growth—something we can all be proud to be part of. ... Lorsque les Canadiens et les Canadiennes choisissent de faire leurs achats dans les différentes bannières d’Empire, ils ne se contentent pas simplement de remplir leur panier. Ils contribuent à réinvestir au Canada. Comme je l’ai déjà souligné, Empire est une entreprise fièrement canadienne qui sert ses clients depuis plus de 115 ans et qui comprend ce qui compte pour les gens d'ici. C’est pourquoi notre engagement à acheter canadien va bien au-delà des étiquettes sur les tablettes. Pour nous, cela signifie développer des produits, établir des partenariats à long terme avec des fournisseurs locaux, soutenir les entreprises familiales grâce à notre réseau de franchisés et de marchands affiliés, et créer des occasions dans l’ensemble de la chaîne d’approvisionnement canadienne. Tout cela dans le but d’offrir une valeur ajoutée à nos clients. Chaque dollar dépensé dans nos bannières nous aide à continuer d’investir exclusivement au Canada en collaborant avec des entreprises ancrées dans leur communauté, en créant des emplois, en soutenant des causes locales et en offrant à nos clients davantage d’occasions d’acheter des produits canadiens. Le Canada est au cœur de nos décisions d’investissement, de nos initiatives d’innovation et de notre volonté de générer des retombées durables. Acheter canadien ne se résume pas à savoir d’où provient un produit. Il s’agit de s’assurer que les Canadiens et les Canadiennes bénéficient des retombées économiques. Continuer d’investir au Canada, c’est garder les dollars canadiens dans les poches des gens d’ici et réinvestir dans les collectivités et la croissance du pays. Une contribution dont nous pouvons tous être fiers.
This one hits close to home, Pierre St-Laurent . 🇨🇦 NanaShake started with Sobeys in 2019 as a small Ontario local supplier in only 19 stores. Today, we’re proudly in 700+ stores across Empire banners. That kind of growth only happens when a retailer truly believes in #local businesses, gives them an opportunity, and continues growing with them. We’re incredibly proud to be one of those Canadian stories. Thank you to the entire Empire team for taking a chance on us from the beginning and continuing to support our growth. 🇨🇦🍌
À la lumière de la guerre des tarifs, l’achat de produits québécois- et canadiens - est plus pertinent et important que jamais. Choisir un produit d’ici est un choix stratégique et économique. Merci pour votre contribution!
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Having spent years on the front lines of the Canadian grocery ecosystem, I have watched firsthand as Sobeys transforms corporate strategy into tangible opportunities for domestic producers.The commitments recently outlined by Pierre St-Laurent are not just corporate rhetoric. They reflect an operational blueprint this Canadian retailer has championing for generations. I have stood in the front row as small, local businesses received the game-changing distribution and shelf visibility they needed to scale.Sustaining this localized approach is exactly how we secure a resilient food supply chain—one capable of feeding Canadian families safely, reliably, and economically.Thank you, Pierre, for continuing to champion the independent vendors who form the backbone of our agricultural economy.
Palm Bites is a Canadian brand made in Mississauga, Ontario. We should be on the shelves of every Canadian grocery and retailer. Time to show the world what Canada can do. We aren't the only one. Support Canadian companies from the farm to the table.
Pierre St-Laurent, this is such a powerful message and a commitment we are proud to stand behind. At Fancy Pokket Bakery, as a proud Canadian, family-owned company for more than 37 years, we truly believe that buying Canadian means more than simply choosing where a product is made. It means supporting Canadian jobs, families, communities, suppliers, and long-term growth. We are proud to work alongside great Canadian partners like #Sobeys and contribute to a stronger Canadian food supply chain. Together, we can keep investing in Canada and creating opportunities for generations to come.
Très bien dit et expliqué Pierre. Avec des bannières aux formats si variés cela peut répondre à l’ensemble des communautés du Québec et du Canada. Aucun doute que l’achat local est l’avenir
Canada 🇨🇦 strong 💪
Merci pour le soutien envers les PME canadiennes.
Proud to see this commitment to Canadian suppliers and Canadian manufacturing. As a proudly Canadian, family-owned food manufacturer, Rustica Foods has built its business here in Canada by investing in our people, our facilities, innovation and long-term partnerships. We’re proud to be part of Empire’s Canadian supply chain and to continue growing, investing and creating jobs right here at home. Supporting Canadian suppliers creates a ripple effect that extends far beyond the products on the shelf. Thank you, Pierre and the Empire team, for continuing to recognize the importance of Canadian businesses and Canadian manufacturing. 🇨🇦