Sacks Food Co. is the factory outlet for Erie Meat Products, giving customers a direct look at the brands, product families, and production story behind one of Canada's established meat processors.
We are proud of our over 48-year legacy creating delicious, comforting food for families across the country. Based in Mississauga, Ontario, with processing facilities in both Mississauga and Listowel, we're deeply rooted in the heart of Canada. As one of the country's premier meat processors, we offer a diverse array of branded and private label products, catering to both retail and food service customers.
Sacks Through
the World
From our Canadian roots, Sacks Food Co. and Erie Meats products have reached customers across North America, the Caribbean, Africa, Central Asia, and the Asia Pacific region.
Erie over the years
Founded1977
Expansion1982
Deli Begins1983
Turkey Plant2007
Campbell Soup Facility2009
Hot Dog Expansion2010
Calgary Distribution2011
Battered & Breaded2012
Deli Relocation2013
Purchase2014
Sous Vide2016
Cooked Lines Started2019
Cooked Lines Expanded2021
Sous Vide Expanded2023Grilling Added2024Founded
Erie Meats operations launched at our Roselawn facility.
Expansion
Opened our Wharton Way facility and started offering beef and chicken secondary processing.
Deli Begins
The acquisition of our very first deli plant, marking a significant milestone in our journey to deliver high-quality products.
Turkey Plant
Purchased and opened turkey plant, dry goods warehouse and Lenworth Distribution Centre.
Campbell Soup Facility
Acquisition of the former Campbell Soup facility, 350,000 sq. Ft, in Listowel, doubling our capacity. Immediate investment in facility and community to rejuvenate and retool.
Hot Dog Expansion
First hotdog produced in the largest production line in Canada, destined for global export.
Calgary Distribution
Complete internal rebuild for grind operations. Purchased Calgary Distribution.
Battered & Breaded
New processing line for battered and breaded products installed.
Deli Relocation
Relocation of the deli operations from a 5,000 sq. Ft building to over 75,000 sq. Ft within the Listowel operations.
Purchase
Purchase of European Quality Meats.
Sous Vide
Completion of Sous Vide production capabilities.
Cooked Lines Started
This marks the debut of our first fully cooked product, featuring a deliciously battered and breaded line that ensures quality and taste in every bite.
Cooked Lines Expanded
2nd fully cooked production line installed.
Sous Vide Expanded
10,000 Sq. ft HPP plant completed. Expansion to Sous vide production.
Grilling Added
3rd fully cooked production line installed. Grilling capabilities added.
Locally Grown Business
Erie Meats is privately owned and operated in Canada, with its head office in Mississauga and processing facilities in Mississauga and Listowel, Ontario.
Capabilities
Large-scale production capacity is paired with nimble product thinking, spanning everyday staples, prepared foods, fully cooked proteins, and private label solutions.
Family of Brands
Through Sacks, customers can explore the wider Erie Meats family: Erie Meats, Watson Ridge, Butcher’s Selection, Harvest Creek, Golden Maple, European Quality Meats, Deli Classic, Ta’aam Halal and Asian Kitchen.
The Outlet Experience
Sacks is not a separate factory story. It is the outlet face of Erie Meats: a place to discover the products, categories, and brand family with the clarity of a storefront.