Why Shop Canadian?
We recognize that shopping Canadian means a lot to our customers, and we’re here to make it easier. We prioritize buying local first. We offer over 2,500 locally made products from more than 2,000 local growers and producers.
Additionally, with our Western Family brand, we proudly support over 1,000 Canadian-made products and collaborate with passionate manufacturers who share our values—offering high-quality ingredients that taste great and deliver real value for your money.
What is the difference between “Made in Canada” and “Product of Canada”?
Product of Canada - Product labels may use the term "Product of Canada" if at least 98 percent of the total direct costs to create the good are incurred in Canada
Made in Canada - Product labels may use the term "Made in Canada" if at least 51 percent of the total direct costs of the product's creation occurring in Canada
In store - How we are making it easier to Shop Canadian
Choose Canadian
Look for these symbol throughout the store to make it easier to shop Canadian.
Online Enhancements
Choose Canadian
Check out our new Shop Canadian page. If you are logged in; it will be curated based on products and categories you shop! Find it under our Inspiration
Shop Canadian
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Save-On-Foods doing to support Canadian producers?
- Save-On-Foods is proud to be 100% Canadian owned and operated, based in Western Canada for 110 years.
- We seek ways to support local suppliers first whenever and wherever we can, including carrying more than 2,500 locally made products from more than 2,000 local growers and producers.
- Given how geographically diverse our stores are, we also encourage our stores to list locally-made products from vendors right in their communities – wherever possible.
- For more than 50 years, Western Family has been our private label brand and it plays a critical role in growing our selection of locally made products. Currently, we have over 2,500 products, with approximately 800 being made in Canada using both domestic and imported ingredients, and 200 that are Products of Canada.
What is the difference between “Made in Canada” and “Product of Canada”?
- Product of Canada - Product labels may use the term "Product of Canada" if at least 98 percent of the total direct costs to create the good are incurred in Canada
- Made in Canada - Product labels may use the term "Made in Canada" if at least 51 percent of the total direct costs of the product's creation occurring in Canada
How do I identify Canadian products?
- All Products of Canada and products Made in Canada are clearly labeled on the package.
Why don’t we have a Canadian flag on our shelf labels to let the customer clearly identify Canadian products?
- We are working hard behind the scenes to start to label all Canadian items on our shelves! Look for the new labels “Product of Canada” or “Made in Canada” at shelf.