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At Healthy Prickly Concepts , every bag of Cactus Chips and every pack of Cactus Pitas is made by four hands - those of co-founders Adriana and Frank. Together, they...

Caryn Graham, founder of AnGel Moss , has turned a cherished Caribbean tradition into a thriving small-batch manufacturing business in Toronto. Drawing on techniques passed...

At just seven years old, Alina Morse turned a simple question into a revolutionary idea: why couldn’t candy be good for your teeth? That moment sparked the creation of Zolli...

Since 1983, Hanscomb Glass Studio has been a beacon of artistry and craftsmanship in the historic village of Elora. Run by husband-and-wife team Neil Hanscomb and Gisela...

At just 16, Chris Mota began his journey into the manufacturing industry as a summer job, which eventually led him to his current role as a Concrete Finisher at MCON...

Denise began her journey in manufacturing over 20 years ago, motivated by the need to provide her family with safer options for toxic products. Her son was born with a cleft...

Sandra and Jamie, the dynamic duo behind Blue Coast Bitters, are turning heads in the cocktail world with their handcrafted bitters, made with passion in Sarnia, Ontario....

Kristy's journey into the manufacturing sector began with a personal quest to create clean, beautiful candles that wouldn't leave soot in her home. Frustrated by the lack of...

Nestled in Oakville, Ontario, Colleen Lowe’s journey into the world of organic body care began with an unexpected twist. For over 25 years, Colleen has been the driving force...

In 2013, No.7 Mexican Hot Sauce Inc. was founded with a passion for flavour. Fast forward to 2024, and the company has expanded its operations to include a state-of-the-art...

Sourcing locally grown peppers, Rimjobs & Meat Rub Co., based in London, Ontario, specializes in smoking, dehydrating, and grinding them into unique blends to produce...

In 2012, Naneen launched her quaint retail shop in Picton, Ontario, during the annual "Maple in the County" festival. What started as a small home canning venture quickly...

Anthony’s journey into manufacturing began in response to the critical need for locally produced personal protective equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a true...

When HLS HARD-LINE SOLUTIONS INC., part of Hexagon, asked some of their employees what they love most about working in manufacturing, here’s what they had to say: Ashley...

With a wealth of experience spanning over 40 years, Jo-Lynn Hoffmann, CEO of Topax Protektive Packaging , has been at the forefront of driving the company’s success. With her...

After immigrating from Iran, Ali Mansouri started working as a clothing pattern maker and production manager. Eventually, in 1999, Ali Mansour opened up Gabe Clothing, which...

Suzanne manufactures her company's hair care products in their own good manufacturing practice (GMP) Lab in Burlington. It's a great way to control the quality of their...

"Manufacturing has given me a chance to bring my creative food creations to life. I get to see my ideas, from experimenting in my kitchen to the actual production, to my...

At the young age of 18, Tony opened Roma Fence. With the influx of Italo-Canadians in his local community, he was able to work and communicate fluently with the other Italian...

"When the opportunity arose with Floradale, although unfamiliar to me from an agricultural perspective, I loved that I was a part of producing something again and I was...