Hamilton's Food and Beverage

HAMILTON
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
Industry Profile

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HAMILTON
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
Industry Profile
Hamilton Ontario Canada

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Table of CONTENTS
Hamilton at the Heart of Canada’s and Ontario’s Food Cluster 03
Quick Facts 04
Sector Overview in Ontario 06
Hamilton’s Location Advantages 09
Road, Rail and Air Connections 11
Transportation Infrastructure 12
Access to Intermodal Facilities 12
Targeting New Business 13
Future Development Opportunities 13
Industry Resources 14
Business Profiles 16
Business Directory 20
Employer Incentives and Wage Subsidy Opportunities 26

Hamilton at the Heart of Canada’s and
Ontario’s Food CLUSTER
FOOD AND BEVERAGE HAMILTON
Situated in the western half of Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe region, the City of Hamilton is
centrally located in Canada’s and Ontario’s manufacturing heartland. As part of Canada’s largest
Province, companies in Hamilton’s food and beverage sector are part of North America’s second
largest and fastest growing food cluster. With access to a marketplace of over 130 million
people within a day’s drive, businesses benefit from direct connections to major highways and
rail networks both in Ontario and the United States. The Port of Hamilton also links Canada’s
heartland to the St. Lawrence Seaway.
Hamilton is home to a considerable number of food and beverage companies involved in the
processing of meats, fruits and vegetables, dairy, bakery, snacks, confectionery and beverages.
Hamilton is home to a considerable number
of food and beverage companies.
Lakeport Brewing Corporation is currently
the third largest supplier of take home beer
in Ontario.
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Quick FACTS
Hamilton’s population is growing. From 1996 to 2001, the population increased by almost
5% to 490,268 making it the 4th largest of all Ontario communities, preceded only by
Toronto, Ottawa and Mississauga.
During the same time, Hamilton’s employed labour force increased by over 10%.
In 2001, 4,360 people were employed in the food and beverage sector in the City of
Hamilton, representing 5% of Ontario’s food industry workforce.
Local employment is concentrated in sugar and confectionery product manufacturing,
meat product manufacturing, bakeries and tortilla manufacturing, beverage
manufacturing, fruit and vegetable preserving and specialty food manufacturing.
Companies in these sectors are involved in all aspects of food manufacturing from the
processing of raw materials to packaging and distribution.
Hamilton’s growth in the sector is being driven by multinational, homegrown operations
and successful small business operations.
In a recent local business survey a significant majority of food and beverage
manufacturing operations surveyed expressed a high level of satisfaction with the location
advantages offered by the City of Hamilton.
Percentage of Employees in the Food and Beverage Sector
in Hamilton, 2000
Sugar and confectionery product
24% manufacturing
Bakeries and tortilla
16% manufacturing
Beverage
15% manufacturing
Fruit and vegetable preserving and
11% specialty food manufacturing
18%
16%
Meat product manufacturing
Other
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Percentage of Emloyees in the Food Manufacturing Sector
Percentage of Employees in the Food and Beverage Sector
in Hamilton and Ontario, 2000
in Hamilton and Ontario, 2000
Sugar and
confectionery
product
manufacturing
Primary metal
manufacturing
Meat product
manufacturing
Ontario Hamilton
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metal product
manufacturing
Bakeries and
tortilla
manufacturing
Machinery
manufacturing
Fruit and
vegetable
preserving
and specialty
food
manufacturing
Electrical
equipment,
appliance and
component
manufacturing
Beverage
manufacturing
Transportation Other
equipment FOOD AND BEVERAGE
manufacturing
HAMILTON
Other
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Hamilton’s world class agricultural industry has an economic impact of $1 billion annually
and is a sector that continues to diversify and grow.
Hamilton's agricultural industry is multi-faceted with strengths in all commodities,
especially higher value added production such as greenhouses and nurseries.
The major commodity groups in the City of Hamilton include poultry and egg (20.7%),
nursery (15.9%), greenhouse (14.6%) and vegetables (8.9%).
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Sector Overview in ONTARIO
The food and beverage industry plays a significant role in Ontario’s economy. Home to more
than 3,652 companies, which employ more than 107,000 people, it generates almost $32 billion
in sales annually. In 2004, 34.6% of all the food and beverage manufacturing exports in Canada
originated in Ontario with much of it going to the United States.
Food processing is the third most important manufacturing industry in Ontario behind
transportation equipment, electrical and electronic products manufacturing.
Ontario produces more than 200 agricultural commodities, a diversity that is unmatched
in most parts of the world. The food and beverage manufacturing sector advances Ontario’s
international reputation for innovation and quality, and makes it a world leader in food
technology, research and development.
Food Processing Value of Shipments,
Ontario, 2002
6.1%
8.1%
20.6%
10.0%
10.4%
9.5%
7.9%
17.1%
10.2%
Animal food
Bakeries and tortilla
Bevarege and tobacco
Fruit and vegetables
Dairy products
Grain and oilseed milling
Sugar and confectionery
Meat products
Other
Source: Ministry of Agriculture & Food

Top 5 Export Markets for Ontario Food and Beverage, 2004
95%
2%
1%
1%
1%
Top 5 Export Markets for Ontario Food and Beverage
by U.S. State, 2004
33%
29%
20%
18%
Illinois
Pennsylvania
New York
New Jersey
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United States (U.S.)
Japan
United Kingdom (U.K.)
Mexico
Australia
Source: urbanMetrics inc. based on Strategis Canada Trade Data, 2004
Source: urbanMetrics inc. based on Strategis Canada Trade Data, 2004
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The food processing industry in Ontario is growing at a rate of between 4% and 5% annually,
which can largely be based on the following advantages:
a central geographic location and ideal hub with access to all North American markets
a network of highways and railways that are fully integrated with U.S. networks
product diversity unrivaled by most parts of the world
a steady supply of well educated, skilled workers
low business costs
strong R&D infrastructure
a pro-growth government
In 2004, slightly more than a quarter of Ontario’s food-processing companies had sales in
the $5 million to $50 million range with the larger operations having annual sales in excess
of $100 million.
Ontario boasts five food cluster areas with the largest being the Greater Toronto Area. Others
include the Hamilton Niagara Region, Grand River Region, Southwest Ontario Region and
the Eastern Ontario Region.
The food processing industry in Ontario is growing
at a rate of between 4% and 5% annually.
Oakrun Farm Bakery Ltd. has over 400
employees and produces over 20 different lines
of quality baked goods.

Hamilton’s Location ADVANTAGES
ROADS AND HIGHWAYS
FOOD AND BEVERAGE HAMILTON
Hamilton’s location at the western end of Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe provides businesses with
easy access to a network of highways, international rail lines and the Port of Hamilton.
The Queen Elizabeth Way provides ready access to both the Greater Toronto Area, a regional
market of over 6 million people, and Highway 401. Highway 401 is the Canadian link to the
NAFTA super highway connecting Ontario with the I-75 serving Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky,
Tennessee, Georgia and Florida and the I-90 connections to the eastern seaboard. With the U.S.
border only an hour’s drive away, Hamilton is within half a day’s drive of key major urban
markets in the United States.
Work is nearing completion on the Red Hill Valley Parkway, which will provide a link between the
Queen Elizabeth Way, westbound Highway 403, and Canada’s fastest growing air cargo hub at
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport.
One of the strengths driving the expansion of Hamilton’s food and beverage sector has been its
strong agricultural base. The majority of the 227,000 acres within Hamilton’s boundaries are
classed as prime agricultural lands. In 2003, the City of Hamilton contributed approximately
2.44% of the gross farm receipts generated in Ontario. This is significant considering that
Hamilton only occupies 1% of Ontario’s land area.
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RAILWAYS
BORDER LINKAGES BETWEEN USA AND CANADA
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Road, Rail and Air CONNECTIONS
Road Connections
FOOD AND BEVERAGE HAMILTON
The convergence of key regional transportation infrastructure along the Detroit - Toronto corridor
provides businesses located in Hamilton with ready access to:
Detroit, Michigan along highways 401, 403
Greater Toronto Area along highways 401, 403, 407 and the Queen Elizabeth Way
Buffalo, New York State along the Queen Elizabeth Way
Rail and Air Connections
The CN Rail main line travels parallel to the Queen Elizabeth Way providing industry with freight
handling capabilities. CN is the only transcontinental railway in North America providing excellent
access across Canada and into the United States.
Canadian National Railway, the Canadian Pacific Railway and Southern Ontario Railway all
provide direct rail access to the Port of Hamilton shipping piers. Local air connections to
international destinations are close by with John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport,
Canada’s busiest air cargo hub and Lester B. Pearson International Airport in Toronto.
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Transportation INFRASTRUCTURE
Hamilton’s Red Hill Valley Parkway
Construction of the six-lane Red Hill Valley Parkway is nearing completion. It will provide the
City of Hamilton with an important connection between the Queen Elizabeth Way, Lincoln
Alexander Parkway and Highway 403, dramatically improving transportation options for Stoney
Creek and East Hamilton manufacturers. Links to the John C. Munro Hamilton International
Airport are planned, as is improved access to the U.S. border crossing at Buffalo.
Highway 6 Expansion
In 2004, the Province of Ontario completed the $40 million new Highway 6 which provides a
direct link to the John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport. The City of Hamilton views this
9 kilometre, two-lane highway as having an important role in the continued growth
and expansion of the airport.
Access to Intermodal FACILITIES
The Port of Hamilton offers a full suite of state-of-the-art facilities to shippers, including
terminals for dry and liquid bulk cargos, inside and outside warehousing, heavy lift cargo cranes,
ro-ro berths, and container handling.
Businesses in Hamilton also have access to CN’s Intermodal Terminal, one of Canada's largest
intermodal facilities. This facility, which is a 45 minute drive away, occupies 195 acres or
79 hectares and includes 12 storage tracks and operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Targeting New BUSINESS
Hamilton’s Goods Movement Study
FOOD AND BEVERAGE HAMILTON
The City of Hamilton recently completed a Goods Movement Study that confirmed the City’s
potential to become an integrated and sustainable regional intermodal transportation centre
within the Greater Toronto Area - Windsor - Sarnia Trade Corridor.
Hamilton’s location at the centre of this major transportation corridor, which includes direct air,
rail and marine connections, is seen as a significant advantage upon which to build strategies
that will accommodate the changing needs of business and industry.
For a copy of the report go to: www.hamilton.ca
or contact: economicdevelopment@hamilton.ca
Future Development OPPORTUNITIES
Glanbrook Industrial Business Park
The City of Hamilton is currently investigating the extension of services to the North Glanbrook
Industrial Business Park (NGIBP) situated at the south end of the city. This 680 acre park,
zoned industrial, resides within the urban boundary and is strategically located at the junction
of the Lincoln Alexander Parkway and the soon to be completed (spring 2007) Red Hill Valley
Parkway. The business park’s location will be exactly five minutes from the Queen Elizabeth
Way, near the Burlington Skyway and 7 minutes from Highway 403 in Ancaster.
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport Employment Lands
With its ability to handle intercontinental traffic, a 24/7 operation and access to road, rail and
port, the John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport is a strategic priority for both the City of
Hamilton and the Province of Ontario. To maximize the business and development potential
of the employment lands surrounding the Hamilton International Airport, the City of Hamilton
has recently begun efforts to expand the urban boundary to accommodate and plan for
future growth.
For a status update on these future development opportunities please contact:
economicdevelopment@hamilton.ca
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Industry RESOURCES
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
www.agr.gc.ca Telephone: 613-759-1000
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada provides information, research and technology, policies and
programs to achieve security of the food system, health of the environment and innovation for
growth.
AgriFood Innovations
www.agrifood.com Telephone: 519-763-9660 Toll Free Telephone: 888-248-4893
AgriFood Innovations
AgriFood Innovations is a leading thought and risk partner focused on technology innovations
in the agriculture, food, and biotechnology sectors. AgriFood Innovations has built a network
of knowledgeable experts to help you identify and implement appropriate strategies to enhance
your competitiveness.
Alliance of Ontario Food Processors
www.aofp.ca Telephone: 519-767-5599
Alliance of Ontario Food Processors
The Alliance of Ontario Food Processors is a non-profit organization of food processing
companies and industry organizations that have joined together to provide a comprehensive
and co-ordinated approach to promoting and representing the Ontario food processing sector
on issues of common interest and concern.
City of Hamilton, Economic Development Division
www.hamilton.ca Telephone: 905-546-4222 Toll Free Telephone: 800-868-1329
City of Hamilton, Economic Development Division
The City of Hamilton’s Economic Development Division assists businesses interested in Hamilton
whether it is expanding an existing operation, developing a new location, relocating or
redeveloping. Services provided include assistance with site selection and acting as a liaison as
businesses move through the various municipal approval processes.
Guelph Food Technology Centre
www.gftc.ca Telephone: 519-821-1246
Guelph Food Technology Centre
Agri-food companies looking for cutting edge solutions in food technology are turning to the
Guelph Food Technology Centre (GFTC). GFTC is Canada’s only non-profit, non-subsidized food
technology centre. The GFTC has gained a reputation as one of North America’s foremost
research and consulting facilities providing creative, confidential technical solutions, quality
systems and training to the Canadian agri-food industry. Located on the University of Guelph
campus, the centre has state-of-the-art product development labs, shelf life and packaging
evaluation labs, pilot plants and training facilities.

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Hamilton Port Authority
www.hamiltonport.ca Telephone: 905-525-4330 Toll Free Telephone: 800-263-2131
Hamilton Port Authority
The Hamilton Port Authority is a commercial enterprise supporting the transportation business
with a marine shipping focus. It develops opportunities including industrial parks, recreational
facilities and commercial development on the harbour. The Hamilton Port Authority plays an
important role in promoting a strong local economy and a healthy local environment.
Horticulture Research Institute of Ontario
www.hridir.org Telephone: 905-562-4141
Horticulture Research Institute of Ontario
Horticulture Research International, in partnership with the Departments of Horticultural Science
and Crop Science, has formed the Department of Plant Agriculture at the University of Guelph.
Together the organizations provide applied research and services for the production, evaluation,
handling and storage of horticultural products including fruits, vegetables and ornamentals.
Ontario Agri-Food Technologies
www.oaft.org Telephone: 519-826-4195
Ontario Agri-Food Technolgies
Ontario Agri-Food Technologies is a non-profit organization with members from farm
associations, academia, industry and governments. They focus on Ontario's participation in
developing, promoting and adopting biotechnology in an ethical and environmentally conscious
manner for the agri-food sector of the province.
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs, Food Industry Competitiveness Branch
www.gov.on.ca/OMAFRA Telephone: 519-826-4190 Toll Free Telephone: 888-466-2372
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs, Food Industry
Competitiveness Branch
FOOD AND BEVERAGE HAMILTON
The Food Industry Competitiveness Branch (FICB) of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food
and Rural Affairs, helps build food industry business in Ontario by providing a wide range of
information and advice. FICB consists of a Client Account Unit and an Investment Development
Unit. Officers have expertise in particular sectors and have specific client assignments. The
branch also has expertise in finance, infrastructure, training and research in the food industry.
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Business PROFILES
The City of Hamilton’s Economic Development Division is actively focused on retaining and
attracting food and beverage manufacturers to Hamilton. Locational advantages have enabled
the City of Hamilton to develop a multifaceted industry base appealing to all aspects of the food
and beverage manufacturing industry, including:
Cadbury Adams Canada Inc.
Cadbury Adams Canada Inc.
Cadbury Adams Canada Inc. is one of Canada’s largest confectionery companies manufacturing
some of the country’s leading chocolate, candy and gum brands. Cadbury Adams Canada Inc. is
a subsidiary of Cadbury Schweppes, a leading global confectionery and beverage company.
Canada Bread Company, Limited
Canada Bread Company, Limited
Canada Bread Company, Limited was founded in 1911 and is partially owned by Maple Leaf
Foods Inc. It manufactures and distributes their products both fresh and frozen from bakeries
located across Canada. The Hamilton based operation produces a wide assortment of breads,
bagels and wraps in white, whole-wheat and organic varieties.

E. D. Smith & Sons, Limited
FOOD AND BEVERAGE HAMILTON
E. D. Smith & Sons, Limited is a leader in Canadian manufacturing and marketing of premium
quality brands of food. The Hamilton based operation specializes in producing jams, jellies and
pie fillings. The company began in 1882 when it was first a fruit growing and shipping business.
Today the company is focused on manufacturing and marketing blended fruit, sauces and
manufactured tomato products for retail sale throughout North America.
Lakeport Brewing Corporation
E. D. Smith & Sons, Limited
Lakeport Brewing Corporation
Lakeport Brewing Corporation is currently the third largest supplier of take home beer in Ontario
and the sixth largest in Canada. Lakeport Brewing Corporation is rapidly increasing their market
share in the value-priced beer category with an increasing focus on producing high quality
value-priced beers. Its brands compete as lower-priced, value alternatives to the heavily
marketed beer brands. Lakeport Brewing Corporation is also a leader in the beverage co-packing
business, producing a wide variety of specialty beverages including Mott’s Clamato Ready to
Drink Caesar beverage and Absolut Cut Vodka Coolers.
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Maple Leaf Foods Inc.
Maple Leaf Foods Inc. is a leading, global food processing company with operations across
Canada, the United States and Europe and is Canada’s dominant provider of fresh and prepared
meats. Maple Leaf Foods Inc. manufactures meat products as well as a wide range of bakery
products.
Oakrun Farm Bakery Ltd.
Oakrun Farm Bakery Ltd. is a premier supplier of fresh and frozen bakery products targeted at
the Canadian and U.S. markets. Opened in 1978 by John and Ellie Voortman, the Hamilton
based facility produces english muffins, crumpets, tarts, danishes, assorted cakes, bagels, pizza
crusts and sweet muffins. They are also involved in food service and private labeling in the
Canadian and U.S. co-pack markets.
Olivieri Foods Limited
Maple Leaf Foods Inc.
Oakrum Farm Bakery Ltd.
The Hamilton based operation of Olivieri Foods Limited is a branch of Maple Leaf Foods Inc.
involved in the manufacturing, marketing and selling of various fresh Italian pasta and sauces.

Puddicombe Estate Farms & Winery
Puddicombe Estate Farms & Winery is a working farm and vineyard involved in the growing of
viniferous and hybrid grapes. A new winery to the Hamilton/Niagara area, it offers limited
edition premium quality, award winning Vintner Quality Assurance (VQA) wines, as well as ice
wine and a range of fruit wines. The farm also manages a fresh fruit operation where customers
can pick their own fruit or buy pre-packaged and frozen fruit.
Salerno Dairy Products Limited
Salerno Dairy Products Limited has been producing Italian specialty cheeses and dairy products
since 1962. Salerno Dairy Products Limited supplies domestically produced and imported
cheeses to major Canadian grocery chains, restaurants and cafeterias. They export a broad
range of products to the United States, Mexico, Korea and Saudi Arabia.
Stoney Creek Dairy Ltd.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE HAMILTON
Salerno Dairy Products Limited
Stoney Creek Dairy Ltd.
Stoney Creek Dairy Ltd. has been a privately owned and operated dairy since its inception over
75 years ago and is widely recognized as one of Hamilton’s legendary landmarks. In the late 1990’s,
the facility underwent a massive overhaul with an investment of close to $13 million, making the
Stoney Creek Dairy Ltd. plant a state of the art manufacturing facility. Today it is recognized as one
of North America’s most modern manufacturing facilities for frozen dairy products.
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Business DIRECTORY
For the most current business listings please visit www.hamiltonbusinessdirectory.ca
Agro’s Seafood
Wholesale-Fish
55 York Boulevard
Hamilton ON L8L 1H4
Manager:
Mr. Carl Brooks
Tel: 905-527-6051
Fax: 905-575-4732
American Nutrition
Wholesale-Natural
and organic food
76 Wellington N.
Hamilton ON L8R 1N1
President:
Mr. Dennis Garbella
Tel: 905-522-6290
Fax: 905-522-1602
Animated Distributing Inc
Wholesale-Confectionery
46 Harlowe Road
Hamilton ON L8W 3R6
President:
Mr. David Luciani
Tel: 905-575-6445
Fax: 905-643-0477
Bartek Ingredients Inc
Manufacturer-Synthtc flavors
421 Seaman Street
Stoney Creek ON L8E 3J4
President:
Mr. Terry McGowan
Tel: 905-662-3292
Fax: 905-662-8849
Bennett’s Apples &
Cider Limited
Manufacturer-Cider
944 Garner Road E.
Hamilton ON L9G 3K9
President:
Mr. Todd Bennett
Tel: 905-648-6878
Fax: 905-648-3647
Beverage World Inc
Wholesale-Water
26 Burford Road
Hamilton ON L8E 3C7
President:
Albert Kergl
Tel: 905-560-3211
Fax: 905-560-9666
Brew Time Brewery
& Winery
Brewery
38 Centennial Pky. N.
Hamilton ON L8E 1H6
Owner:
Mr. Frank Vanbeek
Tel: 905-560-3394
Fax: 905-385-3157
Bunge Canada
Manufacturer-Oils
515 Victoria Avenue N.
Hamilton ON L8L 8G7
Manager:
Mr. Martin Gubbels
Tel: 905-527-9121
Fax: 905-527-3306
Cadbury Adams
Canada Inc.
Manufacturer-Candy
45 Ewen Road
Hamilton ON L8S 3C3
Branch Manager:
Mr. Ashford Saith
Tel: 905-526-7212
Fax: 905-529-6999
Cadbury Adams
Canada Inc.
Manufacturer-Confectionery
400 Green Road
Stoney Creek ON L8E 2B4
Branch Manager:
Ms. Sheila Gayk
Tel: 905-664-3093
Fax: 905-664-6528
Cakes With Flair
Manufacturer-Cakes, bakery
75 Lancing Drive
Hamilton ON L8W 2Z9
Partner:
Ms. Marianne Anderson
Tel: 905-389-0504
Fax: 905-389-8840
Canada Bread
Company, Limited
Wholesale/Retail-Bakery
1385 Sandhill Drive
Hamilton ON L9G 4V5
Superivsor:
Mr. Gerry Gregory
Tel: 905-648-8618
Fax: 905-389-3979
Canada Bread
Company, Limited
Wholesale-Bakery products
155 Nebo Road
Hamilton ON L8W 2E1
Branch Manager:
Mr. Dave Poirier
Tel: 905-387-3935
Fax: 905-387-3979
Carafe Wine Makers Inc.
Wholesale-Wine makers’
709 Main Street W.
Hamilton ON L8S 1A2
President:
Mr. Chris Mantopoulos
Tel: 905-522-3438
Fax: 905-522-1700
Cereal Products
Trade Ltd
Wholesale-Rice
2 Crowley Court
Hamilton ON L9H 6C6
President:
Mr. John Eliashevsky
Tel: 905-628-5267
Fax: 905-628-5268
Charles Distributing
Wholesale-Cheese
559 Mohawk Road E.
Hamilton ON L8V 2J5
Owner:
Mr. Charles Scozzari
Tel: 905-383-4253
Fax: 905-383-4253

Coca-Cola Ltd
Manufacturer-Bevrages
1575 Barton Street E.
Hamilton ON L8H 7R7
Branch Manager:
Mr. John Zarand
Tel: 905-548-5235
Fax: 905-545-3384
Costa’s Wine Country Inc
Wholesale-Juices
137 Cannon Street E.
Stoney Creek ON L8L 2A4
President:
Mr. Joe Costa
Tel: 905-525-7088
Dana Vintner Services Inc
Manufacturer-Wines
1024 Upper Wentworth Street
Hamilton ON L9A 4V9
President:
Mr. Dana McFarlane
Tel: 905-574-7666
Fax: 905-574-7716
De Rosa Bakery and
Restaurant
Manufacturer-Bakery products
549 Wilson Street
Hamilton ON L8L 1T6
Treasurer:
Ms. Linda De Rosa
Tel: 905-527-5568
Fax: 905-527-8110
Denninger, R. Limited
Manufacturer-Meat products
284 King Street E.
Hamilton ON L8N 1B7
President:
Mr. Rudolph Denninger
Tel: 905-528-8468
Fax: 905-528-2320
Diamond Estates
Wines & Spirits Ltd
Wholesale-Wines
23 Goldcrest Drive
Stoney Creek ON L8G 4T7
President:
Mr. Murray Marshall
Tel: 905-643-4696
Fax: 905-563-4114
DIRECTORY
Difilippo, Philip A.
Company Limited
Wholesale/Retail-Bakery
233 Barton Street
Stoney Creek ON L8E 2K4
Vice President:
Mr. Adam Difillipo
Tel: 905-662-3900
Fax: 905-662-3906
Dorr Foods
Processor-Meats
92 Highland Road E.
Stoney Creek ON L8J 2W6
Manager:
Mr. Stephen Dorr
Tel: 905-664-9949
Fax: 905-664-7126
Dutchman’s Gold Inc
Manufacturer-Honey
300 Carlisle Road
Carlisle ON L0R 1H2
President:
Mr. John Van Alten
Tel: 905-689-6371
Fax: 905-689-7730
E. D. Smith & Sons, Limited
Manufacturer-Preserves
944 Highway 8
Stoney Creek ON L8E 5S3
President:
Mr. Michael Burrows
MBA BCom.
Tel: 905-643-1211
Fax: 905-643-3328
F & C Food Importing Inc
Wholesale-Specialty
food items
345 Grays Road
Hamilton ON L8E 2Z1
President:
Mr. Fernando Demiglio
Tel: 905-560-8911
Fax: 905-560-8912
FOOD AND BEVERAGE HAMILTON
Fernando Meat
Products Limited
Wholesale-Meats
78 Burton Street
Hamilton ON L8L 3R3
President:
Mr. Fernando Cerasoli
Tel: 905-525-7278
Fax: 905-522-4731
Fleetwood Acres
Homestyle Bakery Ltd
Wholesale-Bakery products
1847 Centre Road
R. R. 2
Hamilton ON L8N 2Z7
President:
Mr. Gary Fleet
Tel: 905-659-4545
G. S. Dunn & Co. Limited
Manufacturer-Dry mustard
80 Park Street N.
Hamilton ON L8R 2M9
Chairman of the Board:
Mr. Jack Gwartz
Tel: 905-522-0833
Fax: 905-522-4423
Gaucho Chorizos
Sausages Inc
Manufacturer-Prepared meats
22 Huisman Lane
R. R. 2
Hamilton ON L8N 2Z7
President:
Mr. Rosario Maduri CA
Tel: 905-689-0950
Fax: 905-689-2658
Gibson Bakery
Wholesale/Retail-Bakery
16 Earl Street
Hamilton ON L8L 6L2
Owner:
Mr. John Daschko
Tel: 905-549-9714
Fax: 905-549-5340
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Global Spices &
Seasonings Inc
Manufacturer-Spices
70 Hempstead Drive
Unit A
Hamilton ON L8W 2E7
President:
Mr. George Oommen
Tel: 905-383-1342
Fax: 905-574-2560
Golden Mill Bakery
Wholesale/Retail-Bakery
1275 Rymal Road E.
Unit 1
Hamilton ON L8W 3N1
Tel: 905-575-5830
Fax: 905-575-5891
Gos & Gris Cheese Limited
Manufacturer-Cheese
380 20 Highway E.
Hannon ON L0R 1P0
Manager:
Mr. Pat Angelo
Tel: 905-692-5433
Fax: 905-549-1196
Gos & Gris Cheese Limited
Manufacturer-Cheese
410 Highway 20 E.
R. R. 1
Hannon ON L0R 1P0
President:
Mr. Angelo Fidanza
Tel: 905-692-5434
Fax: 905-692-1632
Great Brands of
Canada, Ltd.
Wholesale-Water
196 Kitty Murray Lane
Ancaster ON L9K 1L8
President:
Mr. John O'Neil
Tel: 905-304-0051
Fax: 800-547-3776
Greate Lake Foods
Wholesale-Canned goods
101 Brockley Drive
Hamilton ON L8E 3C4
President:
Mr. Cornelis Ubbelis
Tel: 905-560-4223
Fax: 905-560-5540
Heathrich &
Associates Inc
Wholesale-Frozen foods
919 Upper Paradise Road
Hamilton ON L9B 2M9
President:
Mr. Richard Naudain
Tel: 905-575-9550
Fax: 905-575-9757
Highland Packers Limited
Meat packegers
432 Highland Road E.
Stoney Creek ON L8J 3G4
President:
Mr. John DeJong Jr.
Tel: 905-662-8396
Fax: 905-662-8857
Highland Poultry
Fine Foods Ltd
Wholesale-Poultry product
225 Nebo Road
Unit 5
Hamilton ON L8W 2E1
President:
Mr. Gus Kandelapas
Tel: 905-318-7077
Fax: 905-318-8577
Hostess Frito Lay Campany
Sales and Distribution
-Snack foods
41 Brockley Drive
Hamilton ON L8E 3K3
Manager:
Mr. Jim Newman
Tel: 905-560-9333
Fax: 905-560-9333
Hung Cheung Trading Co
Wholesale-Specialty
food items
95 Macnab Street N.
Hamilton ON L8R 2L9
Partner:
Mr. Peter Hing
Tel: 905-521-8833
Fax: 905-521-8118
Ice Biotech Inc
Processor-Frozen food
7 Innovation Drive
Suite 160
Flamborough ON L9H 7H9
Vice President:
Mr. Oscar Cheng
Tel: 905-690-4663
Fax: 905-690-4684
International Fish
Market Ltd
Wholesale-Fish
205 James Street N.
Hamilton ON L8R 2L2
Vice President:
Ms. Maria Amaral
Tel: 905-528-5388
J & D Foods
Wholesale-Fruits
1275 Rymal Road E.
Unit 1
Hamilton ON L8W 3N1
President:
Mr. Joe Damico
Tel: 905-574-1112
Fax: 905-574-1141
Josie’s Famous
Fruit Dip Inc
Manufacturer-Dips
72 Christie Street
Hamilton ON L9B 1J8
President:
Ms. Mary Josephine Ciardullo
Tel: 905-512-0452
Fax: 905-385-5230
Lakeport Brewing
Corporation
Brewery
201 Burlington Street E.
Hamilton ON L8L 4H2
President:
Ms. Teresa Cascioli
Tel: 905-523-4200
Fax: 905-523-6564
Lepore, John Foods
& Packaging Inc
Wholesale-Frozen foods
360 James Street N.
Hamilton ON L8L 1H5
President:
Mr. Jerry Zarcone
Tel: 905-388-1913
Fax: 905-388-9875
Long Life Water Distillers
Manufacturer-Water
720 Upper James Street
Suite 3
Hamilton ON L9C 2Z9
Owner:
Ms. Debi Crellin
Tel: 905-529-2837
Fax: 905-389-2370

Maple Leaf Foods Inc.
Processor-Pork
21 Brockley Drive
Hamilton ON L8E 3C3
Manager:
Mr. Bill Malloy
Tel: 905-573-7744
Fax: 905-573-9671
Mondiale Wine
Making Centre
Manufacturer-Wines
1660 Upper Ottawa Street
Hamilton ON L8W 3P2
Manager:
Mr. Rob Ricciotti
Tel: 905-318-4819
Fax: 905-318-4819
Mv Nab Grape Co.
Wholesale-Fruits
88 Cannon Street W.
Hamilton ON L8R 2B6
Tel: 905-529-3762
Fax: 905-545-7042
Nordic Gold Salmon
Products Ltd
Wholesale-Fish
100 Main Street E.
Suite 39A
Hamilton ON L8N 3W4
President:
Mr. Rick Kloschinsky
Tel: 905-524-1525
Fax: 905-524-2133
Nutri-Spring Farms Ltd
Wholesale-Natural
organic food
801 Collinson Road
R. R. 2
Flamborough ON L9H 5E2
President:
Mr. Joe Dowling
Tel: 905-627-4774
Fax: 905-627-5171
Oakrun Farm Bakery Ltd.
Wholesale/Retail-Bakery
58 Carluke Road W.
Ancaster ON L9G 3L1
President:
Mr. John Voortman
Tel: 905-648-1818
Fax: 905-648-8252
DIRECTORY
Olivieri Foods Limited
Manufacturer-Pasta products
80 Brockley Drive
Hamilton ON L8E 3C5
Sr. Vice President:
Ms. Alison Farrell
Tel: 905-560-6200
Fax: 905-560-6949
Ontario Ravioli Limited
Manufacturer-Frozen pasta
121 Brockley Drive
Hamilton ON L8E 3C4
Vice President:
Ms. Santine Rispoli
Tel: 905-561-4132
Fax: 905-561-4132
Parmalat Food Inc
Manufacturer-Milk-products
229 Lanark Street
Hamilton ON L8E 2Z9
Principal:
Fern Elliot
Tel: 800-268-7777
Fax: 905-573-5220
Paron Cheese Co Ltd
Manufacturer-Cheese
400 Highway 20 E.
Hannon ON L0R 1P0
President:
Ms. Myrna Paron
Tel: 905-692-4560
Parr, Wally Holdings Inc
Manufacturer-Sausages
2 King Street W.
Hamilton ON L8P 1A1
President:
Ms. Carolyn Parr
Tel: 905-526-7799
Fax: 905-765-5620
Puddicombe Estate Farms
& Winery
Non-citrus Fruit and Tree
Nut Farming
1468 # 8 Highway
Winona ON L4E 5K9
Owner:
Mr. John Murray Puddicombe
Tel: 905-643-1015
Fax: 905-643-6882
FOOD AND BEVERAGE HAMILTON
Reilly’s 2000
Wholesale Food
Wholesale-Vegtables
277 East Avenue N.
Hamilton ON L8L 5J6
President:
Mr. Randy Guzar
Tel: 905-575-1332
Fax: 905-575-1416
Remy Poultry Ltd
Wholesale-Poultry
2545 Barton Street E.
Hamilton ON L8E 2X2
President:
Mr. Jack Chan
Tel: 905-560-0022
Fax: 905-560-0010
Renaissance Vine Global
Merchants Ltd
Wholesale-Wines
14 Homewood Avenue
Hamilton ON L8P 2M2
Accountant:
Ms. Susan Dick
Tel: 905-525-1113
Fax: 905-525-3338
Romolo’s Catering
and Pasta Ltd
Manufacturer-Pasta
2-76 Harlowe Road
Hamilton ON L8W 3R6
President:
Mr. Romolo Perri
Tel: 905-385-3312
Fax: 905-385-4465
Rycott Wholesale
Foods Inc.
Wholesale-Seafoods
504 Kenora Avenue
Hamilton ON L8E 3X8
President:
Mr. Charles Ricottone Jr.
Tel: 905-560-2423
Fax: 905-561-7262
Salerno Dairy Products
Limited
Manufacturer-Cheese
20 Morley Street
Hamilton ON L8H 3R7
Vice President:
Mr. Angelo Fidanza
Tel: 905-544-6281
Fax: 905-549-1196
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Sam’s Importing and
Distributing Company
Limited
Wholesale-Dairy products
65 Milburn Road
Hamilton ON L8E 3A3
President:
Ms. Maria Cino
Tel: 905-561-5071
Fax: 905-561-6937
Sam’s International
Food Mart
Manufacturer-Specialty foods
581 Concession Street
Hamilton ON L8V 1B2
Owner:
Mr. Samuel Kfouf
Tel: 905-318-9366
Fax: 905-318-2799
Schoeman Meats Inc
Processor-Meat
2455 Jerseyville Road W.
R. R. 1
Jerseyville ON L0R 1R0
Partner:
Ms. Kim Smith
Tel: 905-648-1110
Fax: 905-648-5697
Shire’s Donut’s
Wholesale-Bakery products
15 Lyndhurst Street
Hamilton ON L8L 7G6
President:
Ms. Vera Alamo
Tel: 905-383-4066
Fax: 905-383-9889
Soldaat’s Poultry &
Meats Inc
Processor-Poultry
P. O. BOX 81179
Rpo Fiddlers Gree
Hamilton ON L9G 4X2
President:
Mr. Jeff Soldaat
Tel: 905-648-1324
Fax: 905-648-1326
Spring Water Ice Ltd.
Manufacturer-Ice
383 Consontion 6 E.
Millgrove ON L0R 1V0
President:
Mr. Sheldon Jobb
Tel: 905-689-6464
Fax: 905-689-9779
Springer’s Meats Inc
Wholesale-Meats
544 Parkdale Avenue N.
Hamilton ON L8H 5Y7
President:
Mr. Walter Mueller
Tel: 905-547-1321
Fax: 905-547-3107
Stoney Creek Dairy Ltd.
Manufacturer-Ice cream
135 King Street E.
Stoney Creek ON L8G 1L4
Director:
Mr. Lorne Goldstein
Tel: 905-662-4934
Fax: 905-662-6599
Tate & Lyle North
American Sugars Ltd
Manufacturer-Sugar, starches
726 Strathearne Ave.
Hamilton ON L8H 7N8
Branch Manager:
Mr. Bruce Doyle
Tel: 905-547-9092
Fax: 905-664-6090
The Buzzwater Company
Manufacturer-Beverage
56 Homewood Avenue
Unit 1
Hamilton ON L8P 2M4
President:
Mr. Steven MacGregor
Tel: 905-546-5524
Fax: 905-540-9998
The Jelly Crate
Manufacturer-Jams
3 Lobo Court
Stoney Creek ON L8J 1Z2
Owner:
Ms. Shirley McMurray
Tel: 905-560-8795
Fax: 905-560-8796
The Meat Factory Ltd
Manufacturer-Meats
46 Community Avenue
Stoney Creek ON L8E 2Y3
President:
Mr. Lou Albanese
Tel: 905-664-2126
Fax: 905-662-2284
The Poultry Hut and
Greensville Gourmet
Wholesale-Poultry/
Specialty foods
161 Highway 8
Hamilton ON L9H 5E1
President:
Ms. Donna Warring
Tel: 905-627-2228
Fax: 905-627-2988
The Wine Village Inc
Wholesale-Juices
27 Jones Street
Stoney Creek ON L8R 1X7
President:
Mr. Joe Costa
Tel: 905-662-0677
Fax: 905-662-0955
Traynor’s Bakery
Wholesale
Wholesale-Bakery products
145 Victoria Avenue S.
Hamilton ON L8N 2T1
President:
Mr. Mike Traynor
Tel: 905-522-2730
Fax: 905-521-0095
Uviz Import-Export Inc
Wholesale-Beverages
25 Apple Place
Stoney Creek ON L8E 3V2
President:
Mr. Ivan Mus
Tel: 905-662-7979
Fax: 905-662-2636
Venetian Meat &
Salami Company Ltd.
Manufacturer-Meats
947 Burlington Street E.
Hamilton ON L8L 4K6
President:
Mr. Gino Dal Bello
Tel: 905-545-1845
Fax: 905-545-1888
Wawel Goplana Chocolates
Manufacturer-Chewing candy
701 Barton Street E.
Hamilton ON L8L 3A5
Owner:
Mr. Kyrs Wasilewski
Tel: 905-547-9334
Fax: 905-578-7358

Weil’s of Westdale Ltd
Wholesale/Retail-Bakery
981 King Street W.
Hamilton ON L8S 1K9
President:
Ms. Sandra Zimmerman
Tel: 905-527-6751
Fax: 905-527-8773
White, John
Distributing Ltd
Wholesale-Ice cream & ices
245 Lanark Street
Hamilton ON L8E 2Z9
President:
Mr. John White
Tel: 905-664-1477
Fax: 905-664-3921
Winexpert Inc
Wholesale-Winemaker
710 South Service Road
Stoney Creek ON L8E 5S7
President:
Mr. Jean-Claude Grimar
Tel: 905-643-9158
Fax: 905-643-9161
DIRECTORY
Winona’s Harvest Ltd
Manufacturer-Pasta products
65 Milburn Road
Hamilton ON L8E 3A3
President:
Mr. Arvid Rimkus
Tel: 905-560-1044
Wood Bay Seafood Ltd
Wholesale-Fish
283 Wilson Street E.
Suite 313
Hamilton ON L9G 2B8
President:
Rick Kloschinsky
Tel: 905-628-8539
Fax: 905-628-0722
FOOD AND BEVERAGE HAMILTON
Zarcone, Frank
Foods Ltd
Manufacturer-Prepared foods
20 Hempstead Drive
Hamilton ON L8W 2E7
President:
Mr. Frank Zarcone
Tel: 905-574-1500
Fax: 905-574-5587
Zeke Wines Inc
Manufacturer-Wines
178B Nebo Road
Hamilton ON L8W 2E4
President:
Mr. Steve Ruddick
Tel: 905-318-5322
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FOOD AND BEVERAGE
Employer Incentives and Wage Subsidy
OPPORTUNITIES
Apprenticeship Training Tax Credit
A 25% refundable tax credit up to $5,000 maximum per year, per eligible apprentice, on eligible
expenditures incurred with respect to eligible apprentices.
Contact: The Ministry of Finance Corporations Tax Branch Tax Advisory
Telephone: 905-433-6513
Web: www.trd.fin.gov.on.ca
Career Focus Biotechnology Wage Subsidy Program
Provides cash incentives to industries that create employment opportunities for new graduates
in biotechnology.
Contact: Biotechnology Human Resources Council
Telephone: 613-235-1402
Web: www.bhrc.ca/career/careerFocus/index.cfm
Career Focus Program
Provides financial assistance to employers and organizations to deliver projects that will provide
post-secondary graduate youth with work experiences within Canada and abroad.
Contact: Hamilton Human Resource Centre of Canada
Telephone: 905-572-2211
Collaborative Research Internships
Provides financial assistance and hiring support to innovative Canadian SMEs (small and
medium-sized enterprises) to hire post-secondary graduates. The employer must be
collaborating in the development of products and processes with commercial potential in
conjunction with the National Research Council (NRC) and/or the Communications Research
Centre (CRC) of Industry Canada.
Contact: Regional Offices and Industrial Technology Advisors
Toll Free Telephone: 877-994-4727 Telephone: 416-973-4484
Co-operative Education Tax Credit
Provides employers operating unincorporated businesses with a refundable tax credit for hiring
post-secondary education students enrolled in a recognized co-operative education program.
Contact: Ontario Ministry of Finance
Toll Free Telephone: 800-263-7965 Telephone: 905-433-6000
Employment Incentive Program
The Workplace Safety & Insurance Board's Job Incentive Program provides financial incentives to
employers who hire rehabilitated workers.
Contact: Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
Toll Free Telephone: 800-663-6639

Industrial Building Incentive Program (IBIP)
FOOD AND BEVERAGE HAMILTON
Incentives up to $80,000 for applicants who demonstrate that a proposed design is expected to
consume at least 15% less energy than a standard or reference building based on the Model
National Energy Code for Buildings (MNECB) and at least 10% less energy due to specific
process improvements. Overall, the building should be at least 25% more efficient than other
similar facilities.
Contact: Office of Energy Efficiency, Natural Resources Canada
Toll Free Telephone: 800-387-2000
Ontario Innovation Tax Credit (OITC)
A 10% refundable tax credit for corporations that make expenditures on scientific research and
experimental development (SR&ED) carried on in Ontario. The Maximum claim is $200,000 per
taxation year.
Contact: Corporations Tax Branch, Ministry of Finance, Specialty Assessments Unit
Telephone: 905-433-5450
Web: www.trd.fin.gov.on.ca
Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED)
Tax Incentive Program
A federal tax incentive program to encourage Canadian businesses of all sizes and in all sectors
to conduct research and development that will lead to new, improved, or technologically
advanced products or processes. Claimants can apply for SR&ED investment tax credits for
expenditures such as wages, materials, machinery, equipment, some overhead and SR&ED
contracts.
Contact: Canadian Revenue Agency Contact: Hamilton Tax Services Office
Toll Free Telephone: 800-959-5525 Telephone: 905-572-2650
Web: www.cra-arc.gc.ca
Targeted Wage Subsidy
Enables employers to hire individuals who face barriers to employment by offering temporary
wage subsidies.
Contact: Hamilton Human Resource Centre of Canada
Telephone: 905-572-2211
Technology Partnerships Canada
Provides funding support for strategic research and development and demonstration projects
that produce economic, social and environmental benefits to Canadians.
Contact: Canadian Ontario Business Service Centre
Toll Free Telephone: 800-567-2345
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Workplace Accessibility Tax Credit
Provides a refundable tax credit of 15% of the total amount of expenditures incurred after
July 1, 1998, for employers who hire a new employee with a disability.
Contact: Ministry of Finance
Toll Free Telephone: 800-263-7965
Web: www.trd.fin.gov.on.ca
Programs for Youth
Environmental Youth Corp. (EYC) Internship Program
Provides environmental businesses with up to $12,000 in wage subsidies to support an intern
position in their company.
Contact: Environmental Careers Organization Canada - EYC Project Coordinator
Telephone: 403-233-0748
Job Opportunities For Youth
Provides employers and organizations with financial assistance to hire youth they might
not otherwise hire due to an individual’s lack of work experience. Allows participants to gain
work experience and on the job training that will lead to full time employment.
Contact: Hamilton Mountain Human Resource Centre of Canada
Telephone: 905-572-2211
Summer Career Placements
Provide wage subsidies to non-profit, private and public sector employers to hire students aged
15-30. Preference will be given to small and medium size employers.
Contact: Hamilton Human Resource Centre of Canada
Telephone: 905-572-2211
Summer Job Service
Provides businesses, farms and other non-profit and community organizations a $2 per hour
wage subsidy to hire students.
Contact: JobGrow Hotline
Contact: Mohawk College Summer Job Service
Telephone: 888-JOB-GROW
Telephone: 905-575-1212 x 2368
Youth Hires Program
An initiative designed to help young people enter the workforce by providing employers
Employment Insurance (EI) premium relief for hiring youth aged 18 to 24.
Contact: Canadian Revenue Agency
Web: www.cra-arc.gc.ca
Toll Free Telephone: 800-959-5525

HAMILTON
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
Industry Profile
Key Contact Information
City of Hamilton
Neil Everson
Executive Director
Economic Development Division
Planning & Economic Development Department
1 James Street South, 8th Floor
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8P 4R5
Telephone: 905-546-2424 ext. 2359, 800-868-1329
Fax: 905-546-4107
Email: neverson@hamilton.ca
www.hamilton.ca
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1 James Street South, 8th Floor, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8P 4R5
Telephone: 905-546-4222, 800-868-1329 Fax: 905-546-4107
www.hamilton.ca
Published by the City of Hamilton, 2006