Findlay Foods (Kingston)

What Findlay Foods (Kingston) does

Findlay Foods (Kingston) Ltd. is an independent, family-owned wholesale foodservice distribution company founded in 1986 and headquartered at 675 Progress Avenue, Kingston, Ontario. The company serves foodservice operators across Eastern Ontario — spanning Ottawa to Oshawa — from a single modern 3-temperature facility that handles frozen, refrigerated, and dry goods. Its catalog is organized into 19 product categories covering beef, poultry, pork, lamb/veal, seafood, baked goods, beverages, canned goods, cleaning supplies, condiments, dairy/eggs/cheese, desserts, dry goods, frozen/convenience foods, fruits/vegetables, paper/packaging, dressings/sauces, and soups.

The business model is wholesale distribution to foodservice businesses (restaurants, hotels, caterers, institutional kitchens) with a sales-led go-to-market executed through dedicated account managers. Customers are segmented by expected weekly volume into tiers from $0-$249 to $2,000+. The company supplements the account-manager channel with a Joomla-based B2B ordering platform that offers tiered access: guests can browse categories, registered users can view product details and dietary/allergen data, and cart users with a Findlay Foods account number can place orders 24/7. Marketing programs include a monthly flyer, a weekly seafood list email, and branded initiatives such as Produce and Grate Expectations. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is established through account-manager consultation. The company has 51-100 employees, is AODA-compliant, and operates with no disclosed external investors, parent company, or technology partners.

Name

Findlay Foods (Kingston)

Legal name

Findlay Foods (Kingston) Ltd.

Website

https://findlayfoods.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Findlay Foods (Kingston) is a family-owned wholesale foodservice distributor serving restaurants, hotels, caterers, and institutional kitchens across Eastern Ontario from a 3-temperature facility in Kingston.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Foodservice Distribution

SIC

Wholesale-Groceries, General Line (5141)

akta.pro primary industry

Regional/Local Broadline Foodservice Distributors (AFAIAAAB)

Keywords

• Wholesale foodservice distribution
• Commercial food supply
• Meat and seafood distribution
• B2B foodservice supplies
• Restaurant supply distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Kingston

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Foodservice Distribution: Findlay Foods generates revenue through wholesale distribution of foodservice products to businesses. They offer a diverse range of products across all categories including meats, seafood, dairy, frozen goods, dry goods, beverages, paper products, packaging, and cleaning supplies. Customers receive flexible delivery solutions as part of the service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Findlay Foods is an independent, family-owned wholesale foodservice distributor that supplies a comprehensive range of food and non-food products—including meats, seafood, dairy, frozen, dry goods, beverages, paper products, packaging, and cleaning supplies—to restaurants, hotels, caterers, and institutional kitchens across Eastern Ontario. Operations run from a modern 3-temperature facility in Kingston, Ontario, supported by dedicated account managers and a 24/7 online B2B ordering portal for registered customers.

Product overview

Findlay Foods is an independent, family-owned wholesale foodservice distribution company serving Eastern Ontario from Ottawa to Oshawa. The company operates as a single unified distribution platform offering a comprehensive portfolio of foodservice products across 19 major categories: Beef, Chicken/Poultry, Pork, Lamb/Veal/Other, Seafood, Baking/Baked Goods, Beverages, Canned Goods, Cleaning Supplies, Condiments, Dairy/Eggs/Cheese, Desserts, Dry Goods, Frozen/Convenience, Fruits/Vegetables, Paper Products/Packaging, Salad Dressing/Sauces, and Soups. The product portfolio includes top-quality meats, seafood, cheese/dairy, frozen foods, dry goods, beverages, kitchen staples, paper products, packaging, and cleaning supplies. The company maintains a modern 3-temperature facility at 675 Progress Avenue in Kingston, Ontario and provides flexible delivery solutions with dedicated account managers. The online platform provides different user tiers: Guests can view categories and product groups, Registered Users gain access to detailed product information including dietary/allergen data and product images, and Cart Users can place online orders 24/7 with a Findlay Foods account number.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Beef Products Fresh and frozen beef products including ground beef, steaks (ribeye, striploin, T-bone, tenderloin, top sirloin), roasts, burgers (raw and cooked), and Wagyu selections, supplied wholesale to foodservice operators in Eastern Ontario.
• Chicken / Poultry Products Chicken products including bone-in, breaded, ground, raw and cooked breast, stuffed breast, wings, plus fresh and frozen turkey and duck, supplied wholesale to foodservice operators in Eastern Ontario.
• Pork Products Pork selections including bacon, hams (deli style), full and back ribs, ground pork, breakfast and regular sausages, and special order Seed to Sausage items, supplied wholesale to foodservice operators in Eastern Ontario.
• Lamb / Veal / Other Meats Lamb cuts (ground, diced, chops, roasts), veal, deli-style pre-sliced and random weight meats, pepperoni, pizza toppings, cooked meatballs, and wieners, supplied wholesale to foodservice operators in Eastern Ontario.
• Seafood Products Fresh and frozen seafood including breaded and battered items, frozen whole fillets, fresh and frozen special order seafood, canned fish, and raw and cooked shrimp (breaded/battered), supplied wholesale to foodservice operators in Eastern Ontario.
• Baking / Baked Goods Baking ingredients and baked goods including bagels, bread (baked sliced, frozen dough bake-off), rolls (baked and par baked), cookies, muffins, pastries, frozen pizzas and crusts, flour, sugar, salt, extracts, food colours, thickeners, syrups, vegetable oils, pie fillings, and dry mixes, supplied wholesale to foodservice operators in Eastern Ontario.
• Beverages Beverage products including bar mixes, cocoa/hot chocolate, coffee, juices, soda/pop, Pacific Bottleworks Co. sodas, tea, and mineral waters, supplied wholesale to foodservice operators in Eastern Ontario.
• Canned Goods Canned food products including convenience foods, canned soups, canned tomato products, and canned vegetables, supplied wholesale to foodservice operators in Eastern Ontario.
• Cleaning Supplies Industrial and institutional cleaning products including degreasers, floor and carpet care, bio-products (Future Green line), mops, brooms, brushes, toilet paper, hand towels, personal and hand care, sanitizers, disinfectants, deodorizers, and warewashing products from brands such as Diversey, Tri-Clean, Comet, Soft Care, and B.S.C., supplied wholesale to foodservice operators in Eastern Ontario.
• Condiments Condiment products including ketchup, mustard, pepper, pickles and olives, relish, and various types and sizes of vinegars, supplied wholesale to foodservice operators in Eastern Ontario.
• Dairy / Eggs / Cheese Dairy products including butter, cheese (artisanal fine cheese, cream cheese, feta, mozzarella, processed and natural slices, deep-frying sticks), cream, sour cream, milk, yogourt, creamers, milkettes, fresh and frozen prepared eggs, ice cream, margarine, canned/powdered milk, and whip toppings, supplied wholesale to foodservice operators in Eastern Ontario.
• Desserts Dessert products including various cakes (cheesecake, gluten free, round pre-cut and uncut, slabs, squares and Nanaimo bars, single serve), frozen and fresh desserts, and baked and unbaked frozen pies, supplied wholesale to foodservice operators in Eastern Ontario.
• Dry Goods Dry grocery products including cereals (boxed retail sizes, bulk packs, FS sleeve packs, individuals), confectionary, dried fruit and nuts, jams, jellies, honey, peanut butter, jelly powders and puddings, wrapped mints and candies, dried pasta, dry sauce mixes, shortening, lards and filters, soda crackers and biscuits, and spices, supplied wholesale to foodservice operators in Eastern Ontario.
• Frozen / Convenience Foods Frozen and convenience foods including veggie burgers, Chinese foods, oven-bake or deep fry finger foods, french fries and potatoes from brands Cavendish, Fresh, Lamb Weston, McCain, and Qualifresh, Mexican foods, and onion rings, supplied wholesale to foodservice operators in Eastern Ontario.
• Fruits / Vegetables Fresh and frozen produce including canned fruit (6/100 oz. and retail sizes), frozen IQF fruit, prepared fresh salads, dried vegetables, and frozen vegetables, supplied wholesale to foodservice operators in Eastern Ontario.
• Paper Products / Packaging Paper and packaging supplies including paper and plastic bags, assorted size boxes, pizza boxes, catering trays with clear dome lids, hot drink cups with lids, poly and paper cups, plastic cutlery, food wraps, miscellaneous paper, napkins, placemats, doilies, and takeout containers (aluminium, foam, paper, plastic with various lid options), supplied wholesale to foodservice operators in Eastern Ontario.
• Salad Dressing / Sauces Salad dressings and sauces including garlic, chopped and spreads, gravy bases, frozen pastas and sauces, assorted vendor dressings, Hellmann's, individuals, Kraft, Larder & Co., RSVP Label, Select Foods, and various sauce varieties (BBQ, wing sauces, individuals, assorted flavors), supplied wholesale to foodservice operators in Eastern Ontario.
• Soups Soup products including soup bases, frozen condensed soups, and dry soup mixes, supplied wholesale to foodservice operators in Eastern Ontario.
• Findlay Foods Online B2B Ordering Platform Online B2B ordering platform enabling foodservice customers to browse product categories, view product groups, access dietary and allergen information (for registered users), and place online orders 24/7 with a Findlay Foods account number.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Flanagan Foodservice: Ontario-based broadline foodservice distributor serving independent restaurants, hotels, and institutional customers across Canada with a comparable multi-category product range and account-manager GTM.
• Gordon Food Service Canada: Major Canadian broadline foodservice distributor competing directly in Ontario with broader SKU depth, private-label programs, and national distribution infrastructure.
• Sysco Canada: Subsidiary of the global foodservice distribution leader Sysco, operating across Canada with broadline distribution capabilities that overlap directly with Findlay Foods' product categories and customer base.
• Drake Food Service International: Ontario-based broadline foodservice distributor serving independent restaurants and institutional accounts with comparable multi-category product portfolios.
• North American Foodservice Companies: Regional broadline foodservice distributor serving restaurants, healthcare, and hospitality accounts with comparable product range and route-based delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• US Foods: One of the largest broadline foodservice distributors in North America, operating with significantly broader scale, private-label depth, and digital ordering capabilities that pressure regional players like Findlay Foods.
• Maple Leaf Foods: Major Canadian protein and prepared foods manufacturer whose products flow through broadline distributors including the foodservice channel where Findlay Foods operates.
• Cargill Canada: Global food and agriculture company with a Canadian foodservice ingredient and protein supply business that intersects with Findlay Foods' product categories.

Regional players

• Restaurant Depot / Jetro: Cash-and-carry foodservice supply wholesaler serving small foodservice operators in Canada — overlaps with Findlay Foods' customer base via a different (self-serve) delivery model.

Others

• Loblaw Companies: Canada's largest food retailer with adjacent wholesale and foodservice interests through banners like President's Choice and T&T — a related but not directly comparable retail operator with overlapping supplier relationships.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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