Teja Foods: A Canadian Legacy of Flavor, Innovation, and Growth
Teja Foods is one of Canada’s most dynamic and fast-growing food companies. Founded in 1992 to supply proprietary sauces and products to Joeys Only Seafood Restaurants, Teja Food Group began as a small commissary kitchen producing items like tartar sauce and coleslaw. What started with just a handful of Joeys locations has grown into a nationally recognized food group serving multiple industries across North America.
Under the leadership of President Tom Grande, Teja Foods has expanded its offerings, acquired complementary food brands, and built a reputation for high quality, convenience, and culinary innovation.
A Few Words About Us
Teja Food Group has experienced remarkable growth since its inception, marked by strategic expansions and innovative acquisitions. Originally established to support one restaurant brand, Teja Food Group quickly evolved into a multifaceted entity with a diverse portfolio catering to various segments of the food industry. Today, the company continues to push boundaries while staying true to its roots of reliability, quality, and innovation.
A Growing Portfolio of Trusted Brands
Cedar Bay Grilling Company
In 2011, Teja Foods formed a strategic partnership with Cedar Bay Grilling, North America’s top producer of frozen seasoned salmon on a plank. Known for its gourmet quality and ease of preparation, Cedar Bay’s salmon can be placed straight on the BBQ or in the oven with no prep required.
Explore more: cedarbaygrilling.com
Echelon Foods
Echelon Foods is the creator of the iconic Turducken—a turkey stuffed with duck and chicken that has gained international attention. With a strong online presence and distribution across North America, Echelon has become a leader in high-quality, ready-to-cook specialty products.
The Backyard Boil
Introduced by Teja Food Group in 2021, The Backyard Boil is an all-in-one southern-style seafood boil kit that includes ingredients, seasoning, and even the pot. It offers a fun, no-fuss way to enjoy an authentic seafood boil at home.
Available online at: northsea.ca
Canadian Trade House
Teja Food Group’s acquisition of Canadian Trade House Ltd expanded its reach into convenience stores and hotel supply sectors. This strategic move provided new opportunities for product distribution and brand development while strengthening the company’s presence in fast-moving consumer market.
What Makes Teja Food Group Different
- Innovation: From seafood planks to all-in-one meal kits, Teja Food Group leads with creativity and quality.
- Strategic Growth: Smart acquisitions and brand partnerships have driven tremendous success.
- Canadian Owned: Proudly based in Canada, serving coast to coast.
- Multi-Sector Reach: Serving restaurants, retailers, hotels, and direct-to-consumer channels
Teja Food Group Is More Than a Company – It’s a Culinary Partner
Teja Food Group continues to shape the way Canadians cook and eat by making high-quality, easy-to-prepare products that meet the evolving demands of today’s consumers. Whether it's a restaurant kitchen or a family BBQ, Teja Food Group delivers products that simplify cooking while elevating quality.
A Message from Our President
At Teja Food Group we believe great food brings people together. From our early days sourcing quality products for developing chains like Joey’s Seafood, we have had one clear focus: to source and consistently stock high-quality products that help our customers succeed. That simple focus and our guiding motto, Global Source, Local Values, has helped us grow into a diverse Canadian based food company. We now offer a portfolio of innovative and trusted brands that reflect our passion for quality and progress.
Our success has always been rooted in relationships. Whether it's with a national retailer, a restaurant partner or a growing food brand, we focus on delivering value through consistency, care and collaboration. From Kapow, Giant Joe, Let’s Pasta, Cedar Bay, Bigger Bites, Canadian Trade House to Echelon and beyond, every product we offer is developed with purpose and backed by people who care deeply about what we do. The mindset to under promise and overdeliver runs through every member of our talented Teja team.
I’m incredibly proud of how far we’ve come and even more excited for what lies ahead. Our growth is a direct result of the dedication, creativity and hard work of our exceptional team. With a strong team, forward thinking partners and a clear commitment to doing things the right way, Teja Food Group is ready for what comes next.
Thank you for being part of our journey.
Tom Grande
President, Teja Food Group