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Brand Name

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Please provide a brief description of your product (i.e. please make sure to specify whether it is frozen, shelf stable, requires refrigeration etc).

What makes your product unique? What is its point of difference from your competitors?

What is the country of origin?

Is your product currently available in Canada? If yes, who else is distributing it (please list all distributors)?

Do you currently work with a broker in Canada? If yes, please list them.

Are you listed at any retailers in Canada? If yes please list them, if not, are your sales primarily on-line or are sales at independent retailers in Canada?

If you are listed at retailers in Canada, are you interested in discussing transferring that business to Tree of Life? If you are not listed at any retailers in Canada, and Tree of Life would be pioneering the brand, please put N/A.

Do your products have scannable unit and case UPCs?

Do you have confirmation that you are the owner of your UPCs from a GS1 Member Organization?

Is the product in Canadian compliant packaging, or is it stickered to become Canadian compliant?

If you currently do not have Canadian compliant packaging, are you prepared to create Canadian compliant packaging to launch in Canada prior to first order?

(Non-Canadian brands) Are you able to transact in Canadian dollars? This allows you to have more control on currency fluctuations and allows for consistency in pricing.

Do you have listing (slotting) fees available? Listing (slotting) fees are charged by most major retailers, it is the cost of having your product on their shelves. Most independents, and Walmart do not charge listing fees. Listing fees can range from one free fill per SKU, to $40,000 per SKU depending on the category.

What is the shelf life of the product?

How many SKUs are you looking to launch and what are their suggested retail prices?

What is the minimum order quantity per SKU, if a distributor were to pick-up the product? What is the minimum amount of product (i.e. one pallet) that a distributor could order, if they were picking the product up at your facility?

What are the annual sales in the current country you are sold in? (Please include Canada if the product is sold in Canada, but it is not your primary market)

What category does your product fall under? (i.e. Natural, Confectionary, Snacks, Frozen Meat section, etc.)

Where in store is the product currently sold (i.e. natural section, dairy section, etc.)? Or where would you like to see it sold?

Who is your competition? Please list at least 2 competitive brand names. This provides context for your brand and helps us understand positioning in the category.

What are your long-term plans and strategy for the brand in Canada? (i.e. line extension/additional products, etc.)

What you can expect

In short: You can expect the support and guidance of an entire team of seasoned sales representatives, market analysts, brand and logistics managers, finance teams and category experts who truly understand how to build your brand and elevate demand in Canada.

Get a taste of our products

Specialty & global flavours

From exotic spices and sauces to worldly beverages and Italian delights, filling your shelves with these culinary treasures will keep customers coming back for more.

Fresh cheeses & meats

Even the most cultured charcuterie aficionados will appreciate the unique, bold and complex flavours of our artisanal cheeses and premium deli cuts that nobody else can offer.

Commodities & foodservice

We take pride in offering a comprehensive range of quality commodities and bulk products that meets the diverse needs of chefs, restaurants, home meal replacement customers and other foodservice establishments.

Natural & organic

We work with the best suppliers in the industry to offer health-conscious consumers balanced and whole foods that are gluten-free, non-GMO, keto-friendly, organic and a wide variety of other in-demand dietary preferences.

On Trend catalogue

Find complete, up-to-date product listings, brand stories, trend alerts and distribution information, as well as our newly launched items, in the latest edition of On Trend.

Experts at what we do

Distribution & logistics

Take advantage of our immaculate fill rates and nationwide reach from three strategically located warehouses across Canada. We reach our retail partners within 24-48 hours.

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Retail Sales

Putting your products on shelves is what we do. Our robust sales force is always on-site, helping facilitate orders at the store level, refacing and realigning products, managing planograms and so much more.

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Brand development

Once we get your products on shelves, they aren’t there for long. Our brand development and supply chain experts tailor promotional plans and provide valuable market insights and guidance to align with your business goals.

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Foodservice

We are the only Canadian industry leader offering both retail and foodservice distribution. Our network of over 5,000 distribution points between foodservice and retailer capabilities is unmatched.

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Market insights

Current and timely market insights and data drive the collaborative decision-making process with our partners, helping us find unique market opportunities for your brand now and in the future.

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Any questions?

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What you can expect

Get a taste of our products

Specialty & global flavours

Fresh cheeses & meats

Commodities & foodservice

Natural & organic

On Trend catalogue

Experts at what we do

Distribution & logistics

Retail Sales

Brand development

Foodservice

Market insights

Any questions?

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