Home & Kitchen / Food Storage Brands

True North: 90/100

Ricardo is a Canadian kitchenware and small appliance brand owned by Ricardo Media Inc. and headquartered in Quebec. While the brand explicitly states all products are developed and tested in Montreal, the specific manufacturing country for their physical goods is not disclosed on their website.

True North: 80/100

Paderno is a kitchenware brand owned by the Canadian Tire Corporation that sells cookware, bakeware, and small appliances. While the brand maintains manufacturing for its Canadian Signature line in Prince Edward Island, many other products are designed in Canada and manufactured internationally.

True North: 70/100

Starfrit is a Quebec-based kitchenware brand owned by Atlantic Promotions Inc., specializing in cookware, small appliances, and gadgets. While products are designed in Canada and shipped from a domestic warehouse in Longueuil, the specific manufacturing origin of the goods is not disclosed on the official website.

True North: 70/100

Trudeau is a long-standing Canadian kitchenware brand headquartered in Boucherville, Quebec, specializing in tools, food storage, and glassware. While the company explicitly states that its products are designed in-house in Canada and ships directly from a Quebec warehouse, specific manufacturing locations are not disclosed.

True North: 20/100

Rubbermaid is a long-standing American manufacturer of household storage and organization products owned by Newell Brands. While a major presence in the Canadian market, the brand does not ship directly to Canada from its official website, requiring consumers to purchase through authorized local retailers.

True North: 20/100

Glad is a household brand specializing in waste management and food storage products, including trash bags and plastic wraps. It is owned by the US-based Clorox Company, and while it is a staple in Canadian retail, specific manufacturing locations and warranty terms are not explicitly detailed on its Canadian website.

True North: 10/100

Zwilling is a historic German kitchenware brand specializing in premium cutlery, cookware, and small appliances. Owned by Zwilling J.A. Henckels AG and headquartered in Germany, the company maintains a strong Canadian presence with domestic shipping and support, though manufacturing is distributed across Germany, Italy, China, and Japan.

True North: 10/100

Ziploc is a leading food storage and organization brand owned by the American multinational S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc. While the brand is a staple in Canadian households and widely available through major national retailers, the official Canadian website does not provide specific details regarding manufacturing origins or warranty terms.

True North: 10/100

FoodSaver is a leading brand of vacuum sealing systems owned by the American conglomerate Newell Brands. While the brand maintains a direct-to-consumer Canadian website operated by its local subsidiary, specific manufacturing and design origins are not disclosed on the site.

True North: 10/100

Bernardin is Canada's leading brand for home canning supplies, offering jars, lids, and preservation accessories. It is owned by the American conglomerate Newell Brands, and while it maintains a strong Canadian brand identity, specific manufacturing origins are not explicitly detailed on its website.

True North: 0/100

Yeti is a premium American outdoor brand specializing in high-durability coolers, drinkware, and bags. Owned by YETI Holdings, Inc. and headquartered in Texas, the brand maintains a low-risk Canadian presence by shipping directly from Ontario warehouses with no additional duties.

True North: 0/100

Hydro Flask is a prominent manufacturer of insulated stainless steel water bottles and outdoor gear owned by Helen of Troy, based in the United States. While the brand offers a limited lifetime warranty, it does not currently ship directly to international addresses, including Canada, necessitating the use of local authorized retailers.

True North: 0/100

Joseph Joseph is a UK-based kitchenware brand specializing in design-led kitchen tools and organization. While the brand is headquartered and designs its products in London, Canadian direct orders are shipped from a US-based warehouse with duties calculated at the point of sale.

True North: 0/100

Ello is a US-based brand specializing in glass and silicone food storage and hydration products. It is owned by Leapfrog Brands in Chicago, though the company does not currently ship directly to Canada and does not specify its manufacturing locations.

True North: 0/100

Bentgo is a popular brand specializing in bento-style lunch boxes and food storage, owned by the US-based consumer goods company Thrasio. While they offer a solid 2-year warranty, the brand does not currently ship directly to Canada, requiring Canadian consumers to purchase through third-party retailers.

True North: 0/100

Stasher is a leading brand of reusable silicone storage bags owned by the American multinational S.C. Johnson & Son. While products are designed in California, they are manufactured in China, and Canadian customers buying direct face high cross-border risk including potential duties and US-based returns.

True North: 0/100

Tupperware is a global manufacturer of food storage and kitchen organization solutions owned by the US-based Tupperware Brands Corporation. While the brand offers a well-known limited lifetime warranty, Canadian buyers should be aware that orders ship from the United States and are subject to additional customs duties and brokerage fees.

True North: 0/100

Thermos is a legacy manufacturer of insulated food and beverage containers, including vacuum flasks, water bottles, and lunch gear. The brand is owned by the Japanese conglomerate Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation, and while it maintains a direct Canadian presence for sales and support, specific manufacturing origins are not disclosed on the regional site.

True North: 0/100

LocknLock is a South Korean manufacturer specializing in airtight food storage and organization products, headquartered in Seoul. While the brand maintains a global presence with manufacturing in China and Vietnam, it does not currently offer a direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform for the Canadian market on its primary global site.

True North: 0/100

OXO is an American brand known for its ergonomic kitchen tools and household products, owned by Helen of Troy Limited. Canadian consumers cannot purchase directly from the official OXO website and must rely on authorized third-party retailers.

True North: 0/100

Snapware is a prominent food storage brand owned by the American company Instant Brands, specializing in airtight plastic and glass organization solutions. While the brand manufactures many of its products in the USA and offers a limited lifetime warranty, it does not currently ship directly to Canada, requiring Canadian consumers to purchase through authorized third-party retailers.

True North: 0/100

Anchor Hocking is a long-standing American manufacturer of glassware and bakeware based in Ohio. While the majority of their products are made in the USA, the brand does not currently offer direct shipping to Canada, requiring Canadian consumers to purchase through third-party retailers.

True North: 0/100

Pyrex is a long-standing American brand specializing in tempered glass bakeware and food storage, currently owned by Illinois-based Instant Brands LLC. While their glassware is primarily manufactured in the USA, the official brand website does not ship directly to Canada, requiring Canadian consumers to purchase through authorized local retailers.

True North: 0/100

Sistema is a New Zealand-based manufacturer of plastic food storage containers and reusable bottles, owned by the American conglomerate Newell Brands. The company produces its goods in its own facility in Auckland and is widely available through major Canadian retailers.