Edde Almond Paste Inc.

What Edde Almond Paste Inc. does

Edde Almond Paste Inc. is a privately held Canadian specialty food ingredient manufacturer headquartered in Gatineau, Quebec, founded in 1989 and recognized as the first and only manufacturer of almond paste in Canada. The company produces a broad portfolio of nut-based and pastry ingredients — including almond paste in 66/34 and 34/66 ratios, marzipan tubes, almond and pistachio butters, hazelnut and pistachio pastes, pralines, gianduja, hazelnougat, chocolate coatings and compounds (under the FANCY line), bake-stable chocolate and fruit fillings (apricot, raspberry, strawberry, lemon), crunch products, milk cream, bakery mixes, and glazes — designed for professional and industrial baking applications. Production operates under FSSC 22000, Organic, Ecocert, Kosher (Ottawa Vaad Hakashrut), and Pareve certifications, supporting sales into regulated international markets.

Edde serves three B2B customer segments: artisanal bakeries (SMB), food distributors and manufacturers (enterprise), and private label clients (mid-market). Revenue is generated primarily through quote-based wholesale pricing on bulk and flexible-pack SKUs (pails up to 18 kg, cartons, and custom configurations), supplemented by custom blending/formulation services and private label production for branded retail ingredient lines. Distribution is conducted via direct B2B sales for enterprise accounts, inside sales and website inquiry handling for mid-market and SMB customers, and a worldwide shipping capability spanning Canada, Europe, Asia, the Americas, and the Middle East. Marketing relies on a bilingual (English/French) website, SEO, and earned media in trade publications such as BakingBusiness.com, Food Business News, and Canadian press (Le Droit). The company is founder-controlled under Jean Edde, with no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, or M&A activity.

Name

Edde Almond Paste Inc.

Legal name

Edde Almond Paste Inc.

Website

https://edde.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Edde Almond Paste Inc., founded 1989 in Gatineau, Canada, is the first and only Canadian manufacturer of almond paste, producing nut pastes, pralines, chocolate coatings, fruit fillings, and bakery ingredients under FSSC 22000, Organic, and Kosher certifications for artisanal bakeries, food distributors, and private label clients worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Baking Ingredients

NAICS

Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing (3113), Mayonnaise, Dressing, and Other Prepared Sauce Manufacturing (311941)

SIC

Fats & Oils (2070), Sugar & Confectionery Products (2060)

akta.pro primary industry

Spreads, Sweeteners & Syrups (Jam, Honey, Nut Butters, Maple) (CRADAAAC)

Keywords

• Almond paste manufacturing
• Nut-based pastry ingredients
• B2B bakery ingredients
• Private label pastry fillings
• Marzipan and praline production

Headquarters

HQ city

Gatineau

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. B2B Specialty Ingredients Sales: Revenue generated from the wholesale sale of almond paste and pastry ingredients to artisanal bakeries, food manufacturers, and distributors. Products include almond pastes, nut butters, pralines, glazes, creams, and fillings sold in bulk and flexible packaging formats.
2. Custom Blends and Formulation Services: Custom ingredient blending and formulation services tailored to specific production requirements of food manufacturers and private label clients.
3. Private Label Solutions: Private label baking ingredient solutions where Edde produces custom-branded products for distributors and manufacturers, including flexible packaging, sourcing, and regulatory support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Edde Almond Paste Inc. manufactures and wholesales premium almond paste (in 66/34 and 34/66 ratios), marzipan, nut butters (almond, pistachio, hazelnut), pralines, chocolate coatings and compounds, fruit spreads and bakery-stable fillings, glazes, and bakery mixes to B2B customers. It also offers custom formulation blending and private label production under FSSC 22000, Organic, Ecocert, and Kosher certifications, shipping worldwide in flexible packaging formats.

Product overview

Edde Almond Paste Inc. is the first and only manufacturer of almond paste in Canada, operating as a worldwide almond paste and pastry ingredients manufacturer. The company offers a diverse product portfolio centered around nut-based baking ingredients including core products (almond pastes in various ratios such as 66/34 and 34/66, marzipan tubes, almond butter 100%, pistachio paste 100%, hazelnut paste 100%, various pralines including hazelnut, cashew, croquant almond, and combinations), chocolate coatings (dark, white, milk chocolate compounds under the FANCY brand), bake-stable and non-bake-stable fillings (dark chocolate, fruit spreads including apricot, raspberry, strawberry, lemon), crunch products combining praline with crepe flakes, hazelnougat, gianduja, hazelnut cocoa spreads, and milk cream. The company also offers bakery mixes, glazes, and custom pastry fillings. Products are designed for B2B customers including artisanal bakeries, food distributors, manufacturers, and private label solutions, with flexible packaging and bulk options available.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DECORice: Rolled fondant product line

Products and services

• Almond Paste 66/34 Premium almond paste with a 66% almond-to-sugar ratio delivering deep authentic almond taste with smooth texture, for professional baking and pastry applications. Sold to B2B bakeries, food manufacturers, and distributors in bulk packaging.
• Almond Paste 34/66 Professional almond paste with a 34/66 almond-to-sugar ratio creating balanced sweetness and almond taste, sold in 10 kg cartons to bakeries, manufacturers, and distributors for commercial baking.
• Marzipan Tubes Ready-to-use almond paste in tube format for shaping, decorating, and adding almond flavor to pastries, sold to professional bakeries and confectioners in case packs of 6 dozen 227 g tubes.
• Almond Butter 100% Pure almond butter made entirely from high-quality almonds with smooth, creamy texture and natural rich almond flavor, packaged in 5 kg pails for B2B baking and confectionery use.
• Pistachio Paste 100% Premium pistachio paste made entirely from pistachios offering smooth, creamy texture and rich natural nutty flavor, sold to professional bakeries, chocolatiers, and gourmet dessert producers.
• Premium Pistachio Cream Premium pistachio cream for gourmet dessert applications, suitable for spreading, baking, or snacking, made with real pistachios and designed for professional pastry and confectionery use.
• Hazelnut Paste 100% Pure hazelnut paste made entirely from high-quality hazelnuts providing smooth, creamy texture and rich natural nutty flavor, sold in 4.54 kg pails to professional bakeries and confectioners.
• Hazelnut Praline Smooth praline with deep hazelnut flavor for pastries, truffles, cakes, and dessert fillings, sold to professional bakeries and chocolatiers as a ready-to-use ingredient.
• Cashew Praline Creamy textured praline with rich cashew flavor, for pralines, cakes, pastries, and dessert fillings in commercial bakery and confectionery operations.
• Croquant Almond Praline Croquant praline combining smooth praline with roasted almond pieces and crunchy crepe flakes for cakes, mousses, fillings, and chocolate creations in professional baking.
• Chocolaty Coating - Dark Premium dark chocolate coating with creamy texture and deep cocoa flavor for enrobing, glazing, molding, and dipping, packaged in 18 kg pails for high-volume bakery and confectionery use.
• Chocolaty Coating - White Smooth, creamy white chocolate coating for coating, drizzling, and molding in pastry and confectionery applications, packaged in 18 kg pails.
• Dark Chocolate Filling - Bake Stable Bake-stable dark chocolate filling with creamy, rich chocolate flavor that withstands baking temperatures for layered cakes and pastries, sold in 15 kg cartons.
• FANCY - Dark Chocolate Compound Topping Professional FANCY brand dark chocolate compound topping with glossy finish for enrobing, dipping, glazing, or molding cakes and pastries, sold to professional bakeries and confectioners.
• FANCY - Milk Chocolate Compound Topping Professional FANCY brand milk chocolate compound topping with easy handling, glossy shine, and creamy flavor for glazing, dipping, molding, or enrobing.
• FANCY - White Chocolate Compound Topping Professional FANCY brand white chocolate compound topping with creamy sweetness and glossy finish for coating applications in pastry and confectionery operations.
• Crunch Hazelnut Blend of creamy hazelnut praline with crispy crepe flakes for cakes, mousses, pralines, and chocolate creations in commercial bakeries and confectioneries.
• Crunch Hazelnut Cocoa Blend of creamy hazelnut cocoa praline with crunchy crepe flakes for premium pastry and chocolate creations, sold to professional bakeries and chocolatiers.
• Crunch Almond Combines creamy almond praline with crispy crepe flakes for texture and flavor in professional baking and chocolate creations.
• Crunch White Chocolate Gourmet ingredient with a smooth white chocolate base combined with crunchy crepe flakes for cakes, mousses, bonbons, and layered desserts in professional pastry production.
• Hazelnougat Smooth, creamy nougat with rich hazelnut flavor for pralines, cakes, pastries, and dessert fillings, sold to professional bakeries and confectioners.
• Gianduja Masse B Blond gianduja combining nuts with cocoa in a smooth praline base for pralines, mousses, truffles, and layered desserts in professional confectionery operations.
• Hazelnut Cocoa Spread Combines rich hazelnut flavor with smooth cocoa for versatile baking and pastry applications, sold to bakeries and pastry producers.
• Apricot Spread Sweet and tangy apricot fruit spread with smooth texture for professional baking and pastry fillings, packaged in 14 kg pails.
• Raspberry Spread, Bake Stable Heat-resistant (bake-stable) raspberry filling with bold fruit flavor for muffins, cookies, and baked goods in commercial bakery operations.
• Strawberry Spread Premium strawberry spread with smooth texture and fresh strawberry flavor for cakes, cookies, and pastries, sold to bakeries and pastry producers.
• Lemon Filling Bright, tangy citrus filling made with real lemon juice for tarts, cakes, chilled desserts, and pastries, packaged in 12 kg cartons.
• Milk Cream Smooth texture and rich dairy flavor cream for cakes, pastries, and desserts in commercial bakery and confectionery operations.
• Bakery Mixes Commercial bakery mixes designed for professional bakers and food manufacturers, sold as a standalone ingredient category within Edde's product line.
• Glazes Professional glazes for commercial baking applications, sold as a distinct ingredient category within Edde's pastry ingredients line.
• Custom Pastry Fillings Custom pastry fillings tailored to specific production requirements of food manufacturers and private label clients, delivered under Edde's food safety certifications.
• Private Label Baking Ingredients Private label baking ingredient solutions where Edde produces custom-branded products for distributors and manufacturers, including flexible packaging, sourcing, and regulatory support under Edde's food safety certifications.
• DECORice Rolled Fondant DECORice rolled fondant product line offered as a sub-brand of Edde Almond Paste Inc. for decorative cake and pastry applications sold through B2B channels.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature1 record

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Macphie: UK-based B2B bakery ingredients manufacturer offering pastry creams, fillings, glazes, and nut-based products to artisan and industrial bakeries worldwide. Directly comparable product mix and B2B bakery customer orientation.
• Borges International: Spanish family-owned processor and supplier of nuts, dried fruits, and almond-based products including almond paste. Directly comparable as a nut-and-almond-focused ingredients supplier to bakery and food manufacturer customers in international markets.
• Bakels: Global B2B bakery ingredients supplier operating in 40+ countries, offering pastes, fillings, glazes, and bakery mixes to industrial and artisan bakers. Directly comparable to Edde in product categories (almond paste, glazes, fillings) and B2B distribution model.
• Döhler: German-headquartered global producer of natural ingredients including nut pastes, fruit preparations, and bakery ingredients. Closely comparable in nut paste and fruit spread manufacturing, and serves the same industrial food and beverage customers.
• IREKS: German family-owned bakery ingredients manufacturer producing mixes, fillings, pastes, and confectionery ingredients for bakers and food manufacturers. Comparable as a multi-generational, privately held, family-run European baking ingredients peer with similar product breadth.
• Barry Callebaut: World's largest chocolate and cocoa manufacturer, also producing nut pastes (almond, hazelnut, praline) and bakery inclusions for industrial and artisan customers. Directly comparable as a B2B supplier of nut-based pastry ingredients to the same bakery, foodservice, and private label customers that Edde serves, but at vastly greater scale and global reach.
• Puratos: Belgian global bakery, patisserie, and chocolate ingredients manufacturer with an explicit almond paste, praline, filling, and glaze portfolio. Closely comparable to Edde in product mix (nut pastes, fillings, glazes) and B2B bakery customer base, though operating globally with thousands of employees.

Emerging players

• Kanegrade: UK-based specialty food ingredients supplier offering nut pastes, fruit preparations, and bakery ingredients to manufacturers. Comparable in scale and B2B focus to Edde, serving a similar artisanal and industrial bakery customer base across Europe and beyond.

Broad incumbents

• ofi (Olam Food Ingredients): Global food and beverage ingredients supplier with a leading nuts platform (almonds, pistachios, hazelnuts, cashews) supplying industrial customers. Comparable raw material expertise and B2B customer overlap with Edde, but at much greater scale and across broader categories.
• Cargill (Food Ingredients): Global food ingredients conglomerate with a broad portfolio spanning cocoa, oils, sweeteners, and bakery inclusions. Overlaps with Edde in nut-based ingredients and B2B food manufacturer customers, but operates at a vastly different scale and across many other categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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