FDP Group

The FDP Group, which includes Fresh Direct Produce Ltd., Emperor Specialty Foods Ltd., Islands West Produce Ltd, and Yen Bros Ltd., is one of Canada’s premier fresh produce distributors with locations in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, and Victoria. The Group serves grocery retailers and food service customers across Canada with over 1,500 ethnic, organic, and conventional fruit and vegetable products that are sourced from over 36 countries.

Investment Details

Status

Current investment

Website

freshdirectproduce.com

Industries

Value-Added Distribution

Headquarters

Vancouver, BC

Date of investment

August, 2021

Investment team

Michael Rost

Brian Blake

Molly Maglio

Seeking add-on acquisitions

Specialty, ethnic and fresh produce distributors in Canada and the US. serving the retail, food service and hospitality channels.

Key contacts: Michael D. Rost

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