Sunterra Market, founded in 1990 in downtown Calgary, is a family‑owned grocery chain based in Alberta. It operates eight locations across Calgary, Edmonton and Red Deer, with a vertically integrated supply chain—from farm and greenhouse to meat processing and retail.

Core Strengths

Farm‑to‑table integration: Owns Sunterra Farms (pork), Sunterra Greenhouse (produce), Sunterra Meats and Soleterra d’Italia (cured meats), ensuring traceability and quality control.
Fresh departments & in‑house production: Butchers, bakers, chefs, baristas craft fresh offerings daily—produce, baked goods, deli salads, grill‑ready meals, kebabs and bakery items.
Meals to Go & Catering: Offers prepared meals, full catering services and “three‑course feasts” for events.
Fresh Rewards: Loyalty program for savings and freebies.
Community engagement: Emphasizes local sourcing, sampling events (“Samplebration”), cooking demos and newsletter outreach.

User Experience

Stores have a European‑style layout with sampling stations and walk‑out service.
Website supports store‑based grocery ordering, catering bookings and rewards tracking.

Final Take: A premium Alberta grocery chain rooted in integrity and quality, ideal for shoppers seeking local-sourced, fresh meat, produce and chef-driven meals. Offers rich in‑store experience but at a higher cost; financial restructuring may affect future operations.