CANADA FRESH KIWI FRUIT IMPORTERS LIST 2019

1. David Oppenheimer & Associates Limited Partnership (Oppy)

📍 Headquarters: Vancouver, Canada
🔹 Industry: Fresh fruit and vegetable import, distribution, and supply
🔹 About the Company:

• Oppy (Oppenheimer Group) was founded in 1858 and is one of North America's largest fresh fruit and vegetable importers.
• It imports tropical fruits, grapes, apples, citrus fruits, kiwis, tomatoes, and peppers from various countries.
• Key suppliers: Chile, Mexico, Peru, the U.S., and New Zealand.
• Distribution network: Supplies major supermarket chains and wholesalers across Canada and the U.S.

📌 Website: www.oppy.com

2. Fresh Taste Produce Limited

📍 Headquarters: Ontario, Canada
🔹 Industry: Fresh fruit, vegetable, and specialty food imports
🔹 About the Company:

• One of Canada's leading fresh produce importers.
• Imports fruits, vegetables, and specialty agricultural products from South America, Europe, and Asia.
• Supplies products to retailers, restaurants, and supermarkets across Canada.

📌 Website: www.freshtasteproduce.com

3. Krops Imports Inc. / Importations Krops Inc.

📍 Headquarters: Quebec, Canada
🔹 Industry: Fresh produce imports (tropical fruits, vegetables, specialty food products)
🔹 About the Company:

• Specializes in tropical fruits and exotic vegetables from the Caribbean, South America, and Asia.
• Supplies major supermarkets and restaurant chains in Canada.

📌 Website: www.kropsimports.com

4. Loblaws Inc.

📍 Headquarters: Brampton, Ontario, Canada
🔹 Industry: Retail, supermarket chain, food import
🔹 About the Company:

• One of Canada’s largest supermarket chains.
• Operates under brands like Loblaws, No Frills, Real Canadian Superstore, and Zehrs.
• Imports a wide range of food, fresh produce, meat, seafood, beverages, and frozen products.
• A major buyer for food importers and suppliers.

📌 Website: www.loblaws.ca

5. M.L. Catania Company Limited

📍 Headquarters: Toronto, Canada
🔹 Industry: Fresh produce import and distribution
🔹 About the Company:

• Established in 1932, one of Canada's oldest fresh produce importers.
• Imports bananas, avocados, tomatoes, peppers, grapes, citrus fruits, and tropical fruits.
• Sourced from Italy, Spain, Mexico, the U.S., and South America.
• Supplies retailers and food businesses across Canada.

📌 Website: www.mlcatania.com