Trudeau

Trudeau, the #1 supplier of quality kitchen products in North America, is an impressive success story that spans over four generations of the Trudeau family. What began as a small Canadian importer of housewares in 1889 has greon into a thriving business that supplies retailers in over forty countries worldwide.

It was in 1967 when Robert Trudeau, the third generation of the family became president that the company was elevated to the dynamic, modern business that it is today. Robert, who focused on innovation, was aware of new trends as they developed in Europe and Asia. HIs ability to interpret trends into unique products with the help of American, Canadian and European designers catapulted the company forward. From 1992 through 2003, Trudeau enjoyed explosive growth. In 2007, Robert's son Phillipe, became the company's president.

Virginia Diner

Since 1929, The Virgina Diner has served down-home cooking to hungry customers. In the early days, the little diner was a refurbished railroad car. Peanuts fresh from the local fields were prepared in the kitchen ans served instead of after-dinner mints.

Today, the old railroad car has become a legend, but the quaint atmosphere has been preserved throughout the restaurant. Antique peanut vendor roasters and buckets of free peanuts for munching continue to greet guests at the front door, along with the irresistable aroma of freshly baked dishes just like Grandma Galloway used to make.

Kidsbooks

Open a book... and the world opens to you.

Founded in 1987, Kidsbooks is a successful publisher of quality, fiction and non-fiction children's books.

All titles are educationally sound and incorporate fun as a learning tool.

Price Products Dripstick

As a mother of five young children and Popsicle connoisseur, Mecina Price knows something about sticky, sugary messes. The Dripstick, a Popsicle and icecream cone holder that catches drips, is her solution to constanly wiping up puddles and throwing away her children's stained clothing. With many new products in the works, the company's main focus is to create quality products, produce them in the United States and use minimal, low waste packaging.

Price Products mission is to provide parents with innovative products that serve a practical purpose. All of their products are invented by parents, for parents.

Twin Sisters

Fraternal twins Kim Mitzo Thompson and Karen Mitzo Hilderbrand, share a love for children. Their company, Twin Sisters Productions, was born over 20 years ago out of this love and the joy they get from seeing the look of pride on children's faces when they master new concepts.

Kim, who started her career as a 1st grade teacher, earned her masters degree in "Integrating the Arts into the Elementary School Curriculum". Conviced that music was a powerful teaching tool, Kim incorporated music and rhythm into her classroom.

Twin Sisters Productions is the leader in children's educational music and has earned the honour of having one platinum and nine gold albums.

Sisters Gourmet

As young girls, Lisa and Suzy Lauer, enjoyed baking with their mom afters school. Fond memories of a home filled with fresh-baked goodness inspired the two sisters to create a line or gourmet dessert mixes.

Their one-bowl recipes make it easy and convenient for today's busy moms to make homemade cookies and brownies for their families. Each recipe is made with the finest all-natural ingredients that provide the utmost in taste and quality.

Xcell

Xcell began 21 years ago when Dean Henning and his father Ray started importing coffee machines from Europe. This evolved into a passion for coffee flavourings, which ultimately led to the introduction of a 4-compartment jar filled with flavourings and cappuccino toppings.As the product sales accelerated in gourmet coffee shops, the father and son team focused more on developing unique combinations in their compartent jars.

Today a broad selection of jars filled with seasonings, sugars, dessert toppings and gourmet dessert mixes in fine foods stores across North America.