Maple Leaf Foods
We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands
Our history and our ambitious drive for a better future set us apart.
Our vision is to be the most sustainable protein company on earth.
This deeply held commitment guides all our decisions.
We aim to transform the food industry by making delicious and nutritious food from humanely raised animals, safely and sustainably.
We’re obsessed with continuous improvement and always strive to be more sustainable, more humane, and to raise the bar on safety. Join us on our journey as we nourish people and build a better future.
We are
- Canada’s largest prepared meats and poultry producer
- Canada’s largest producer of Raised Without Antibiotics poultry
- One of North America’s largest producers of Raised Without Antibiotics pork
- Leading private label supplier to retail and foodservice
C$4.5 billion
Sales in 2021
14,000
Team Members
21
Manufacturing facilities
2
Plant-based protein facilities
3
Hatcheries
507
Registered independent poultry growers with 700 barns
69,850
Sow spaces in our unique Advanced Open Sow Housing system
~200
Pig barns
1.66 million
Hogs raised in company-operated barns, of which 56% are Raised Without Antibiotics
~108 million
Poultry processed annually
~4 million
Hogs processed annually
Our history
Maple Leaf Foods’
story
Maple Leaf Foods is proudly Canadian with a long history that traces back over 100 years. During this time, we’ve adapted to consumers’ changing palates. We make protein for everyone to enjoy that reflects their unique values.
Where we are located
With more than 14,000 team members, we operate sites in 25 locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia. We’re a global food company.