FDP Group, a distributor of organic and conventional produce in Canada, has purchased UNFI Canada Produce division.
FDP Group includes Fresh Direct Produce Ltd., Emperor Specialty Foods Ltd., Islands West Produce Ltd, and Yen Bros Ltd. The company serves grocery retailers and foodservice customers across the country with more than 2,000 produce items sourced from more than 36 countries.
The company says the move ushers in a new chapter for the company and Fresh Direct Produce as the acquisition will broaden its selection of fresh, high-quality produce while strengthening its position within the organic market. Fresh Direct Produce has two Distribution Centers in Western Canada with one in Vancouver, British Columbia and one in Calgary, Alberta. FDP Group also has distribution centers in Edmonton and Victoria.
The company says it plans to expand its global partnerships to better serve its customers.
“This strategic acquisition will further increase our ability to service and meet the needs of our organic customers across Western Canada,” says Adri De Wet, group president for FDP Group. “UNFI Produce has an extensive history, and we will continue to uphold their dedication to the organic category.”
