The year 2016 seemed like a turning point for Canadian products, as the nation felt under pressure from our neighbor to the south. This feeling spurred a movement across the country to "buy local" and spend more of our dollars purchasing products made in Canada. Then Covid-19 arrived in early 2020 and this initiative was taken even more seriously as we worked to support our local economy.
The pandemic forced people to stay at home and encouraged us to become even more passionate about buying at home. We as consumers quickly became aware of the importance of shopping locally, thus contributing to the success of Canadian-made items.
At Rondriso Farms we are proud to run a small-scale farm. We believe that growing a wide range of crops allows us to maintain the integrity of our land and the food we grow. Our farm is truly sustainable, and that’s good for our family and…
Ronnies Original Jumbo Seeds is a roasting and packaging enterprise that was started in 1994 by a young Manitoban sunflower producer. Ron’s interest for these tasty treats started at a young age. He grew up on a farm where sunflowers were the…
The Roof Hound Brewing Company Story began many moons ago, with owner, Les Barr’s grandfather. The man had eleven children and no money for beer so he decided to make his own. He put water, raisins, brown sugar, & yeast in a bucket, &…
A small, family owned and operated preserving company started in 1983. Over the 30 years they have built a business that stands on a foundation of high quality product. Good things can sprout from humble beginnings. Founder Marilyn Rootham started…
At Roots and Wings Distillery we distill what we grow to bring our customers what they love. Come visit us next time you are in Fort Langley we are around the corner with plenty of parking and beautiful views of Golden Ears. We invite you to sit…
Roots Refillery – In 2018 the plastic problem was being broadcasted and talked about everywhere. Our plastic problem did not just become a problem, China, who had for years bought our problem had announced that they were no longer going to buy…
Most of our production equipment at Rootside Bitters and Mixers we custom built ourselves; a walk-in cooler, bottling line and our pasteurizer. That means when something breaks (and it does!), we know how it works and can fix it right away to ensure…
Rose and Pine was started in 2023, but we really started with making our own beauty products for personal use over a decade ago due to concerns over quality in the commercial market. We noticed how much better the final product was when it was made…
Rose Hill Orchard is a 10-acre mixed fruit orchard in Lake Country, BC. We grow cherries, apples, peaches, plums, grapes, walnuts, haskaps and strawberries. We sell our fruit through our popular u-pick program, as well as in our on-farm market,…
