ICOSIUM INSIGHTS

Intelligence forinternational food trade.

Market intelligence, data and practical perspectives on the Canadian food market, international sourcing and product development in Canada.

01 MARKET INTELLIGENCE

Canadian Market Intelligence

Data, trends and market dynamics shaping Canada’s food and agri-food industry.

  • Food imports
  • Distribution
  • Retail
  • Category development
  • Product origins
  • Market trends

02 FOR MANUFACTURERS

For Manufacturers

Practical guidance for international food manufacturers seeking to develop their products in Canada.

  • Canadian market entry
  • Finding a distributor
  • Import requirements
  • Private label
  • MOQ
  • Incoterms
  • Commercial preparation

03 FOR BUYERS

For Buyers

Insights into international sourcing, supplier selection and the economics behind successful imported food products.

  • International sourcing
  • Supplier selection
  • Landed cost
  • Consolidation
  • Private label
  • Supply chain

CANADA FOOD MARKET SNAPSHOT

A large-scale food economy

Canada's food processing industry represents a major market supported by significant domestic activity and international trade.

Canadian food and beverage processing sales in 2024
$173.4B CAD
Canadian processed food and beverage exports in 2024
$59.8B CAD
Jobs in Canada’s food and beverage processing industry
318,400
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Topics we explore

Themes we follow to better understand international food trade and the Canadian market.

  1. Entering the Canadian food market

    Key considerations for international manufacturers seeking to develop their products in Canada.

  2. Finding a food distributor in Canada

    Distribution channels, offer positioning and preparation for commercial discussions.

  3. Importing food products into Canada

    Questions to consider before structuring a food import project.

  4. Food sourcing from Spain

    Product categories and export capabilities to explore for the Canadian market.

  5. Private label opportunities in Canada

    Positioning, formats and product development for private label.

  6. From factory price to landed cost

    The components of landed cost to examine when assessing an international offer.

SOURCING INTELLIGENCE

Markets we follow

Our sourcing research follows key European food-producing regions that may present relevant opportunities for the Canadian market.

  • Spain
  • Portugal
  • France
  • Italy
  • Poland
  • Greece

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RETAILERS, SUPERMARKETS & WHOLESALERS

Looking to list new food products or explore distribution opportunities with ICOSIUM Canada?

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