Canadian Snacks Trailblazer Made with Local Reaffirms Unwavering Commitment to Local Sourcing Amid Trade Tensions

Dartmouth, NS (February 4, 2025) — As international trade relations create uncertainty for Canadian businesses, Made with Local, a trailblazing sustainable snack foods company, stands as a beacon of Canadian resilience and local economic support.

Founded on the principle of strengthening local food systems, the company continues to demonstrate how supporting Canadian farmers and producers isn’t just good business -it’s essential for Canada’s food security and economic independence.

“For over a decade, we’ve built our business on relationships with Canadian farmers and producers, not because it was trendy, but because it was right,” says Sheena Russell, founder and CEO of Made with Local. “Even though we now have a month’s grace period before these tariffs take effect, this should be taken as a serious wake up call that reinforces what our team has known all along. Canada’s agricultural community is the backbone of our food system, and supporting local isn’t just a slogan – it’s a necessity for our future.”

Made with Local’s commitment to Canadian sourcing includes:

● Partnerships supporting over 25 family farms across Canada

● Manufacturing over 2 million snack units per year

● Operation of a Certified-Organic 8000 square-feet manufacturing facility in Windsor, Nova Scotia creating above living-wage employment for rural manufacturing workers

● Providing organic, gluten-free snacks using Canadian ingredients to over 3,000 grocery stores across Canada

The company’s successful model of local sourcing and sustainable production demonstrates how Canadian food manufacturers can thrive while prioritizing domestic partnerships. Made with Local’s facility in Windsor, Nova Scotia showcases the potential of Canadian food innovation, combining traditional farming wisdom with modern sustainable practices.

“Our facility isn’t just an exceptional manufacturing plant – it’s a testament to Canadian ingenuity and collaboration,” Russell adds. “Every snack, every bite we produce tells the story of Canadian farmers, workers, and families building resilience and something meaningful together.”

As Canadians increasingly seek ways to support domestic businesses, Made with Local stands ready to share its vision for a more resilient Canadian food system.

About Made with Local 

Founded in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Made with Local transforms organic, Canadian-grown and produced ingredients into delicious, nourishing snack foods. The company’s commitment to sustainable practices, local sourcing, and community support has earned it numerous accolades, including EY Entrepreneur of the Year for Atlantic Canada, Small Business of the Year with the Halifax Chamber of Commerce, Small Business of the Year with Taste of Nova Scotia, CBDC Atlantic Award of Distinction, and many more. Through innovative partnerships with Canadian farmers and producers, Made with Local continues to redefine what it means to be a strong & resilient business in Canada.

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