6 amazing Canadian products we’re proud to offer at VG Meats

Now more than ever, VG Meats is proud to offer delicious, high quality products from local and Canadian suppliers. These products complement our own line of products—Ontario beef, pork, poultry and more—allowing us to be a one-stop shop for customers near our Simcoe and Stoney Creek retail locations. We carry many of these products in our online store as well, making them available for pick up or home delivery. Here are a few local items we think you should know about—if you have any questions, please contact us. We’d be glad to take your call or speak with you in store!

Jensen Cheese

We’ve carried Jensen Cheese for years—they’re a family company that makes high quality, delicious products right here in Simcoe, Ontario. Jensen Cheese has been in business for over a century and has a second location in southeastern Ontario that operates under the name The Wilton Cheese Factory. Their products are amazing—classic and innovative cheeses that are flavourful and perfectly textured. Visit our website to order some Jensen Cheese today or shop in store to grab your favourite variety—it’s the perfect addition to burgers, casseroles, tacos, chili, sandwiches, scrambled eggs and more.

Bayfield provisions granola

Bayfield Provisions is a boutique granola bakery that started in the village of Bayfield, Ontario and now has a location in Toronto. This awesome supplier crafts high quality, deeply flavoured, small-batch granolas that are made fresh weekly using local gluten-free oats, local maple syrup, extra virgin olive oil and lots of good-for-you nuts, seeds and fruits. Each batch is mixed, tasted, slow-roasted and packaged by hand. You can taste the artisan quality in every single bite—this is granola for an adult palate (though kids love it, too). Try it with a thick Greek or Icelandic yogurt, on top of a smoothie bowl, with fresh fruit, or as a snack on its own. There are several varieties to choose from and trust us, they’re all delicious. Check out this post to read more about Bayfield Provisions and see a list of their incredible products!

Caplansky’s mustard

Whether you’re making a vinaigrette, loading condiments onto a hot dog or preparing a deli-style sandwich at home, you need Caplansky’s mustard. This exceptional local product comes from a popular Canadian deli with several locations in the GTA. Try the old-fashioned dijon (it’s super grainy in a good way) or their classic ballpark mustard—we have both options in store.

Norfolk BBQ

Another local favourite, Norfolk BBQ makes amazing sauces and spice blends. Their original BBQ sauce is sweet, smokey and tangy—perfect for chicken or ribs. Their Berry Sweet Heat and Radical Apple BBQ sauces are also amazing, and their Maple Coffee Spice Blend is incredible on everything from beef, pork or chicken to salmon and vegetables. Look for these products shelved with our pasta sauces, canned preserves, hot sauces, mustard, aiolis and other artisan condiments.

Defina pizzeria

Defina pizzeria is located in the Roncesvalles neighbourhood of Toronto, and they make amazing wood-fired pizzas. VG Meats is pleased to offer several varieties in our frozen section. Keep them on hand and you’ll never have to pay for pizza delivery again! You can find their products here on our website as well as in store. Enjoy!

Summit Station dairy

You’ve probably seen Summit Station Dairy products in store—VG Meats carries their milk, chocolate milk and cream. These high quality, delicious dairy products are made in Hamilton. They come in glass bottles that can be re-used or recycled, and the quality is phenomenal. You’ll never want to buy milk from anywhere else! If you haven’t tried Summit Station products yet, we recommend that you do.

Visit us to find more delicious local products

Thanks as always for reading and for supporting VG Meats. As much as we love the products listed above, they’re just a fraction of the incredible local items we offer in store. Visit us to find products from Heartbeat Hot Sauce, Dennis’s Horseradish, County Bounty artisanal sodas, preserved fruit and jams from Country Flavour, Marty’s Pickles, local maple syrup and honey, Country Girls soaps and tallows, and so much more. As a third generation family business that is dedicated to holistic management and supporting Ontario food producers, thanks again for your business—we’re glad you’ve chosen VG Meats.