Cts Food Brokers

CTS Food Brokers Inc. is a prominent Canadian food importer, wholesaler, and distributor headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, with operations servicing mainly independent supermarkets in the provinces of Quebec and Ontario. Established in 1988, the company initially focused on food brokering specializing in specialty deli and cheese products. Over time, CTS evolved into a comprehensive food distribution business, continuously expanding its product range to include deli meats, specialty cheeses, frozen foods, organic pasta, groceries, and other specialty food items sourced from Canadian and international manufacturers.

The company operates multiple distribution centers, including a significant 50,000 sq ft refrigerated, frozen, and ambient distribution facility in Montreal and an additional frozen warehouse of 29,000 sq ft, reflecting its strategic emphasis on frozen food categories in response to consumer demand. CTS also opened a second distribution center in Ottawa to cater to the Ottawa and Toronto markets, underscoring its footprint across Eastern Canada.

CTS manages an extensive portfolio of over 2,000 products and services a network of over 600 independent stores, predominantly supermarkets and grocery outlets. Its business model centers on providing a one-stop shop experience that optimizes selling and purchasing processes for both suppliers and retail clients. CTS has developed exclusive international partnerships, particularly in the cheese sector under CETA TRQ allocations, sourcing from European countries to serve Canadian specialty markets.

The company employs between 100 and 199 staff members locally and maintains sizeable warehouse and distribution infrastructure, positioning it as one of Quebec’s largest independent food distributors. Its range of selling points includes supermarkets servicing independent retailers, as well as its own distribution centers and warehouses that support effective supply chain operations.

CTS Food Brokers also has private label brands such as ILIOS and OROS, further diversifying its offerings beyond brokerage to include product development and branding services. With a revenue bracket estimated between 10 and 50 million euros (approximately $11.4 million CAD as of 2024), CTS continues to leverage supplier relationships and market insights to serve the evolving needs of specialty and grocery food markets in Canada.