See how these small businesses are working with GS1 Canada to successfully launch and grow their business.
Ever get tired of chopping up a million ingredients every day to get dinner on the table for your family? Do you love South Asian cuisine but find the cooking process intimidating? This is what inspired Amanda Luthra to found her company Chilly Paste Co.
Painting a Success Story in the Art Supplies Market
People often say to follow your passion, and that’s exactly what Sherry Gu did. Upon diving back into the art world, Gu noticed a significant gap in the market for affordable, high-quality art supplies. Determined to make art accessible to all, she launched Cantoo City in 2022, with a mission to create easy-to-use art kits for everyone-not just professional artists.
Combining the Past and Present in a Cup of Coffee
Coconuts, coffee beans, and exotic spices once arrived in Canada on wooden ships, with the sea breeze infusing the beans for a smoother, sweeter flavour. Founded in 2022 by Dr. Laura Richard, a New Brunswick native with a PhD in chemistry, the company is inspired by this historical coffee journey.
The Big Cheese in a Small Quebec Town
Jean Morin uses local cow and sheep milk to produce award-winning cheeses approved by Québec Vrai. Heritage and craftmanship inspire his products, while community inspires his business model.
Hot Dog! Firebarns Ignites the Hot Sauce Industry
Pierre-Olivier Drouin and Frank Menard identified a gap in the condiment market and stepped up to give Canadians a home-grown choice for hot sauce.
The Magic of Mushrooms
When Matt Dean Pettit wanted to start a company that uses the natural healing properties of functional mushrooms, his pre-existing relationship with GS1 Canada came in handy. Now he sells a variety of coffees and seltzers designed to naturally boost the immune system.
A Clean Slate for Refugees
Noora Sharrab is the co-founder of a small business empowering women through self-determination. Early on, she had problems that stemmed from buying barcodes off a third-party website. Sharrab said, “I only wish someone told me earlier, just go with GS1 from the beginning.”
Variety Is the Spice of Life for One Entrepreneur
From the early days in his mother's kitchen to listing products with major grocery retailers, Christian Horner has relied on a love of food and confidence in his products.
Isabelle Huot Finds Recipe for Success With GS1 Canada
With her product information safely stored in GS1 Canada's product registry, Isabelle can easily share her product data seamlessly with existing and new trading partners from one central location.
Respecting Tradition While Embracing Innovation
In the future, the company sees the business going beyond UPC codes and into more GS1 standards as they re-enter grocery and pursue specialty grocery and other market opportunities.
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