Wholesale Food Distribution · Canada

Canada's most trusted food distributor.

From four distribution hubs, we supply South Asian restaurants, grocery retailers, and growing food brands across Canada. Since 2010.

Savera paneer, dahi, ghee, mango lassi and badam milk
Canteen cumin, desi ghee and gur cookies
Canteen biscuits, sweets and snacks range
IDS idli and dosa batter tubs
Savera, IDS and Canteen products distributed by Empire
FOODSERVICE · RESTAURANTS & CATERERS

Everything your kitchen needs, delivered weekly.

Dairy, frozen foods, breads, sweets, chutneys and takeout packaging from one supplier. Weekly delivery from four hubs, with orders from just one case.

Chef serving South Asian dishes in a restaurant kitchen
RETAIL & GROCERY

South Asian brands your shoppers ask for.

Stock Savera, Canteen, Shana, IDS, Hands and Chaizup. We handle listings, planogram support and promotions, so you just stock the shelf.

Grocery store aisle stocked with South Asian food products
Our retail partners:

Distribution in Canada. Distribution in the US.

Cold-chain delivery from British Columbia to Ontario.

MississaugaHead Office · GTA
SurreyLower Mainland
AlbertaAirdrie
ManitobaWinnipeg

Distribution in the US

ChicagoIllinois
🚚 Cold-chain certified · 7-day delivery · National coverage
OUR STORY

Founded in 2010, built over 16 years.

Empire Distributions started as a single operation in Mississauga and grew into a four-hub national distributor, partnering with Canada's biggest grocery chains and 12 specialty food brands.

Our Full Story
16+
Years in operation
4
Distribution hubs
25+
no. of vehicles
12
Brands distributed
500+
Products stocked
150k
 sq.ft total warehouse space
PRODUCT CATALOG

Everything you need. All in one place.

37+ categories of South Asian and specialty food, stocked across all four hubs.

Paneer, ghee and dahi
Dairy & Ghee
Savera dahi, paneer, ghee, lassi
South Asian snacks and biscuits
Snacks & Biscuits
Canteen cookies, matri, chat papri
Rasmalai, gulab jamun and Indian sweets
Sweets & Desserts
Rasmalai, gulab jamun, gur
Indian spices and masalas
Spices & Condiments
Masalas, shakkar, jaggery
Rice, pulses, batter and ready-to-cook staples
Grains, Staples & Ready-to-Cook
Rice, pulses, dosa batter, idli batter, phulka
Chutneys and sauces
Chutneys & Sauces
Coconut, peanut & Madras tomato chutneys

Frequently asked questions

Get answers about how Empire Distributions works- from opening an account to distributing your brand across Canada.

What does Empire Distributions supply?

Empire supplies a complete range of South Asian and specialty food products including dairy (ghee, paneer, dahi), chutneys, snacks, ready-to-cook items, grains, and sweets. We deliver to foodservice operators and grocery retailers from four hubs across Canada.

How do I open a wholesale account with Empire?

Fill in the wholesale account form on this page with your business details. Our team will be in touch within one business day to confirm your account and first delivery schedule. There are no account fees, and orders start from just one case.

Which regions and cities does Empire deliver to?

We deliver across Canada from four distribution hubs in Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta and British Columbia, and we also serve customers in the Chicago area in the US.

How does the ordering and delivery process work?

Once your account is open, a dedicated account manager takes your orders. Deliveries run on a weekly schedule from your nearest hub, with chilled and frozen products kept cold from our warehouse to your door. Your first delivery arrives within 5 business days.

Can I distribute my food brand through Empire?

Yes. We work with Canadian and international food brands and handle retailer listings, buyer introductions, distribution and promotions. Tell us about your brand through the form on our Brand Owners page and our vendor team will reply within two business days.

GET STARTED

Open your wholesale account today.

Fill in this form and our team will be in touch within one business day to confirm your account and first delivery schedule.

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No account fees or hidden charges
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Minimum order from just 1 case
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Dedicated account manager assigned
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First delivery within 5 business days
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FOR FOODSERVICE & RETAIL

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Open a wholesale account and access our 37+ category catalog, delivered from 4 hubs nationwide.

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Restaurant · Caterer · Grocery · Hotel
FOR BRAND OWNERS

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Bring your food brand to Canadian shelves. We handle distribution, retailer relationships, and brand growth.

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14+

Years

4

Hubs

12

Brands