Grey Jay Sales & Distribution in Bradford has been nominated for a 2023 Ontario Made Award, hosted by Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters.
The business, located on Stirling Crescent in the town's employment lands, supports farmers and local producers of food and consumer packaged goods across Ontario to help achieve brand exposure through listings and shelf displays in the retail space.
After 25 years of experience in the food distribution business, Grey Jay Sales & Distribution was established in 2016 to support a gap in the grocery industry supplying amazing Ontario Made and Canadian Brands to its valued retail partners in small towns and large cities across the province and beyond.
"We continually focus on building relationships with established and contemporary local brands to bring new and innovative products to the Canadian marketplace," their website states.
This isn't the first time the company has been recognized for its work. They were recipients of a 2022 Ontario Made Award last February.
Some of the brands they support include Sunset Grill, Red Lobster, Wellington Brewery and Madawaska Coffee Co.
Nominees for these awards are Ontario manufacturers and retailers that help consumers make informed decisions in increasing the sale and awareness of Ontario-made products.
From Dec. 6, 2022, until Jan. 8, 2023, consumers can make their voices heard and vote for their favourite manufacturer and retailer by visiting this link.
As supporting local is always crucially important, every time an individual submits a vote, they are entered to win one of five $200 gift cards to a registered Ontario Made manufacturer of their choice.
“CME’s Ontario Made initiative enables Ontario manufacturers and retailers to showcase and promote Ontario-made products. As a result, they increase local market sales, meet customers’ needs, and help grow the economy which feeds money back into services all of us rely on, such as schools, roads, and health care. We couldn’t be prouder than to recognize the accomplishments of this year’s nominees and celebrate the incredible variety of Ontario-made products that are made and sold by these companies. Your voice matters - we look forward to Ontarians getting involved, celebrating the achievements of their neighbours, and voting for their favourite manufacturer and retailer in each category,” said Dennis Darby, President & CEO of Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME).
Award winners will be announced at Ontario Made’s Virtual Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023.
About Ontario Made
Managed by Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME), a non-profit business association that represents over 2,500 leading manufacturers from coast to coast to help their businesses grow, Ontario Made is a celebration of Ontario manufacturing that brings awareness to the locally manufactured products made in our backyard. The program is a free branding opportunity to help consumers identify Ontario Made products, celebrate what is Ontario Made, and support the purchase of Ontario Made products. Visit SupportOntarioMade.ca to learn more.
