Gastronomia

What Gastronomia does

Gastronomia Aliments Fins Inc. is a Quebec-based importer-distributor of premium frozen culinary products founded in 1998. The company sources, flash-freezes at -40°C, and distributes more than 200 SKUs across Canada, spanning viennoiseries and pastries, canapés and appetizers, tart shells and ready-to-fill bases, fresh Italian pasta, fruit purées, and fine desserts. Core technology centers on a BRC-certified cold chain that crystallizes water in food cells without altering taste or texture, enabling year-round supply of seasonal and globally sourced ingredients without preservatives.

The business operates a two-brand model. Under the Gastronomia master brand, the company serves foodservice operators (hotels, restaurants, caterers, casinos, golf clubs) across all Canadian provinces through a network of 80+ foodservice distributors including Sysco, Gordon Food Service, and BakeMark Canada, supported by three commercial offices in Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver. Under the Cool&Simple sub-brand launched in 2009, the company reaches retail consumers and independent grocers via shop-in-shop concepts and white-label/private-label bakery offerings, distributed through UNFI and regional wholesalers. Revenue mechanics are transaction-based wholesale distribution at quote-based pricing that is not publicly disclosed.

The company maintains B Corp certification, HACCP-aligned supplier standards, and GFSI-recognized food safety certifications (BRC, IFS, SQF, FSSC 22000). Headquarters are at 5757 Chemin Saint-François in Saint-Laurent (Montreal), Quebec, with a centralized BRC-certified frozen storage and distribution facility serving as the operational hub. Leadership is held by President Vincent Mahé alongside a regional sales team and dedicated product development, supply chain, and regulatory affairs functions.

Name

Gastronomia

Legal name

Gastronomia Aliments Fins Inc.

Website

https://gastronomia.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Gastronomia is a Quebec-based importer-distributor of premium frozen baked goods, pastries, ready-to-fill bases, and desserts, serving Canadian foodservice operators and retailers through 80+ distributors under the Gastronomia and Cool&Simple brands since 1998.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Frozen Food Distribution

NAICS

Packaged Frozen Food Merchant Wholesalers (42442)

SIC

Bakery Products (2050), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Bakery & Desserts Distribution (CRAOABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts Wholesale (AFAIAHAC), Pastry, Cakes & Desserts Wholesale (AFAIAFAB)

Keywords

• Frozen food distribution
• Premium bakery products
• Foodservice supply
• Culinary ingredient solutions
• Gourmet frozen pastries

Headquarters

HQ city

Montreal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Foodservice Distribution: Sale of premium frozen baked goods, pastries, and culinary solutions to foodservice professionals (hotels, restaurants, caterers, casinos) through a network of 80+ distributors across Canada.
2. Retail Distribution: Wholesale distribution of frozen products to grocery chains and independent retailers. Includes white-label/private-label bakery products and Cool&Simple branded frozen foods.
3. Cool&Simple Consumer Brand: B2C frozen food brand sold through independent grocers, specialty stores, and shop-in-shop concepts since 2009. Includes appetizers, meals, pizzas, desserts, and pastries.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Gastronomia is a Canadian importer and distributor of premium frozen baked goods and culinary solutions for foodservice professionals and retailers. The company offers over 200 products spanning viennoiseries, ready-to-fill tart shells, canapés, Italian pasta, fruit purées, and fine desserts, distributed via 80+ foodservice distributors nationwide. The Cool&Simple sub-brand and white-label offerings extend the portfolio to retail grocers and consumers.

Product overview

Gastronomia is a Quebec-based frozen food importer-distributor specializing in premium frozen culinary solutions for foodservice professionals, retailers, and consumers since 1998. The company operates two main brands: Gastronomia (professional B2B) and Cool&Simple (B2C retail). The product portfolio centers on premium frozen baked goods and pastries (viennoiseries), ready-to-fill tart shells and canapé bases, Italian pasta, fruit purees and coulis, and fine desserts. Over 200 products are distributed across Canada through a network of 80+ foodservice distributors. Products are designed by chefs for consistency, efficiency, and creativity in professional kitchens, with the Cool&Simple sub-brand extending the portfolio to retail consumers. White label/private label options are available for grocery retailers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cool&Simple: B2C frozen gourmet brand for retail consumers offering baked goods, cooked dishes, pizzas, desserts, and pastries since 2009. Products include Flammekueches, pizzas, frozen mochi, and potato products.

Products and services

• Viennoiseries (Pastries) Ready-to-bake premium frozen pastries including croissants, pains au chocolat, Danish pastries, mini viennoiseries, brioches, and pure butter recipes for hotels, restaurants, caterers, and cafés.
• Canapés and Entrées Frozen appetizers and starters including mini sandwiches, blinis, savory madeleines, vol-au-vents, and potato specialties for professional catering and event service.
• À-côtés (Sides and Accompaniments) Vegetable sides and accompaniments including gratins, fries, risotto rice, sautéed potatoes, and mushroom blends for professional kitchens.
• Pâtes d'Italie (Italian Pasta) Fresh stuffed pasta imported directly from Italy, prepared with durum wheat semolina, fresh eggs, and Italian/French cheeses. Includes tortelli, panzerotti, gnocchi, and specialty filled pasta.
• Prêt-à-garnir (Ready-to-Fill Bases) Ready-to-fill tart shells, canapé bases, and crêpes in various flavors (savory, sweet, natural, gluten-free) and shapes to stimulate culinary creativity for chefs.
• Fruits (Purées, Coulis, and Zests) Frozen fruit purées, coulis, and zests selected from around the world for intense taste year-round, used for cocktails, sauces, and desserts.
• Desserts Fine portionable desserts, individual desserts, mignardises (petit fours), and premium frozen mochis made in France and Belgium with traditional haute pâtisserie techniques.
• Cool&Simple (Consumer Brand) Consumer-facing frozen food brand launched in 2009 for retail grocery stores. Includes gourmet frozen meals, pizzas, desserts, pastries, and appetizers for the general public through independent grocers and shop-in-shop concepts.
• White Label / Marque Privée (Private Label Bakery) Private label bakery products under retailer branding, available as ready-to-bake pastries and other frozen specialties in wholesale formats for grocery chains.
• Cool&Simple Shop-in-Shop Concept In-store frozen food corner concept under the Cool&Simple brand, allowing retailers to attract new customers through brand recognition while expanding their offerings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Eliminates food waste through natural frozen preservation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SyscocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor national foodservice distributor with locations across Canada (Toronto, Ottawa, Peterborough, Woodstock, Mississauga, Milton, Halifax, St. John's, Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Winnipeg, Kelowna, Vancouver, Port Coquitlam). Sysco distributes Gastronomia products to foodservice operators nationwide.
• Gordon Food ServicecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor North American foodservice distributor with divisions across Canada (Montreal, Quebec City, Ajax, Ontario, Atlantic - Amherst NS, British Columbia - Delta, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg). Distributes frozen Gastronomia products throughout Canada.
• BakeMark CanadacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBaking ingredients distributor with locations in Laval, Quebec and Richmond, BC. Supplies Gastronomia bakery products to bakers and foodservice operators.
• UNFIminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnited Natural Foods distribution centers in Vaughan, Ontario and Richmond, BC serve Cool&Simple retail products to independent grocers.
• Distributions Alimentaires MansionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorQuebec-based food distributor serving Cool&Simple products to retailers in the Candiac area.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Vandemoortele: Belgian frozen bakery and pastry group with extensive product portfolio for foodservice and retail across Europe and beyond. Comparable to Gastronomia in frozen bakery/dessert product focus, foodservice go-to-market, and B2B/B2C dual channel.
• Bridor: French premium frozen bakery manufacturer supplying viennoiseries, breads, and pastries to foodservice and retail globally. Comparable to Gastronomia in product category (premium frozen viennoiseries), chef-targeted positioning, and broad distribution through foodservice partners.
• St. Pierre Groupe: UK-based premium frozen bakery brand with strong Canadian retail presence, specializing in brioche, croissants, and viennoiserie products. Directly comparable to Gastronomia in target customer (foodservice & retail), product category (frozen French-style pastries), and premium positioning within Canadian mass and foodservice channels.
• La Lorraine Bakery Group: Belgian frozen bakery and pastry manufacturer with 60+ years of history supplying foodservice and retail channels globally. Comparable to Gastronomia in frozen viennoiseries/desserts, foodservice distribution, and European-origin premium positioning.
• Délifrance: French bakery brand owned by Natra specializing in frozen viennoiseries, breads, and pastries for foodservice and retail worldwide. Direct comparable to Gastronomia in French-origin frozen bakery products, premium positioning, and foodservice/retail dual distribution.
• Panesco: Belgian premium frozen bakery producer serving artisan bakers, foodservice, and retail across Europe and internationally. Comparable to Gastronomia in premium frozen bakery category, chef-targeted offerings, and B2B-led distribution model.

Regional players

• M&M Food Market: Canadian specialty retailer of frozen prepared meals and desserts with hundreds of retail locations across Canada. Comparable to Gastronomia's Cool&Simple brand in Canadian frozen food retail, though operating through owned storefronts rather than wholesale distribution.
• Neptune Food Products: Canadian specialty frozen food distributor supplying independent retailers and foodservice operators across Canada. Comparable to Gastronomia in Canadian frozen food distribution model, food service and retail channel focus, and independent operator customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Aryzta: Swiss-headquartered global bakery company with major frozen bakery operations supplying foodservice and retail. Comparable to Gastronomia in frozen bakery products and foodservice distribution, but at materially larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Dawn Foods: Global bakery ingredients and finished products supplier serving retail, foodservice, and broader bakery industry. While much broader in scope than Gastronomia, comparable as a multi-category B2B bakery supplier with significant presence in frozen and ambient products.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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