Foodland

Foodland is a regional supermarket banner under Empire Company (parent of Sobeys), operating in smaller towns and suburban centres across Ontario, Newfoundland & Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island. Launched in 1985 to complement larger Sobeys stores, Foodland focuses on community-based shopping with locally sourced products and a simplified store model.

🌟 Key Features

• Community-centric: many stores are franchise-owned, emphasizing local customer needs and regional product offerings.
• Local sourcing: strong support for Canadian farmers, including Ontario-grown produce and Canada AAA beef.
• Essentials & fresh goods: competitive pricing on produce, meat, dairy, frozen and pantry staples.
• Digital convenience: provides online weekly flyers, store locators, and a mobile app linked to Scene+ rewards.

👍 Strengths

• Close local ties create a neighborhood-friendly shopping experience.
• Freshness promise combined with local products appeals to quality-conscious consumers.
• Discounted essentials and digital coupons help with affordability.