Our story
From a single warehouse in Mississauga to four hubs across Canada- 14 years of building the supply chain that South Asian Canada deserves.
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How we started
Empire Distributions was founded in 2010 by a team that saw a clear gap in Canada's ethnic food supply chain. South Asian families and restaurant operators across the country couldn't reliably source authentic products at a commercial scale.
Starting from a single warehouse in Mississauga, we built direct relationships with brands that understood their Canadian customer- and with retail buyers who recognised the buying power of Canada's rapidly growing South Asian community.
Founded in Mississauga, ON — first warehouse
Expanded to Winnipeg, MB — Prairie distribution
Opened Airdrie, AB hub — Alberta coverage
Surrey, BC launch — national network complete
12 brands · 200+ retail locations · 4 hubs
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“ We didn’t see a logistics gap. We saw a community being underserved. ”
Mission, Vision & Values.
Making South Asian and specialty food products
reliably accessible to every Canadian kitchen- commercial or residential- through a supply chain built on trust and consistency.
To be the most trusted specialty food
distributor in Canada, connecting authentic food brands with the consumers and communities that love them.
The principles behind every decision we make.
Consistency over convenience. Community before commodity. Authenticity in every product we distribute and every promise we keep.
Years in operation
Distribution hubs
Brands distributed
Products in catalogue
What sets us apart
14 years in market. Four hubs. Twelve brands. Here is what that experience means in practice.
We started because diaspora families and restaurant operators across Canada couldn't reliably find what they needed. That origin shapes every decision we make.
14 years navigating Health Canada compliance, bilingual packaging requirements, and retailer relationships that take years to build- we handle it all.
We know South Asian food better than any mainstream distributor. We understand the products, the brands, the seasonal demand cycles, and the consumer.
We grow with our customers and brand partners. Their success is the only metric that matters. We don't just fulfil orders- we build businesses.
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