Crafting excellence in every cut

About Us

Here at Erie Meats, we’re immensely proud of our 45-year legacy crafting delicious, comforting food for your families. 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 nation’s premier meat processors, we offer a diverse array of branded and private label chicken, pork, turkey, and beef products, catering to both retail and foodservice customers.

Locally grown business

Erie Meats is a privately owned & operated Canadian company with headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario and processing facilities in both Mississauga and Listowel, Ontario.

Our values

What truly sets us apart is our unwavering entrepreneurial spirit, which places the needs of our customers above all else. Continuously on the lookout for growth opportunities within the dynamic protein industry, our reach spans not only across Canada but also extends to over 38 countries worldwide. We’re passionate about sharing our love for exceptional food with discerning consumers everywhere.

Discover our family of premium meat brands

Within our family of brands – including Erie Meats, Watson Ridge, Butcher’s Selection, Harvest Creek, Golden Maple, European Quality Meat, Deli Classic and more – we’re committed to innovation across a wide spectrum of offerings. From classic hotdogs and sausages to succulent ribs, juicy burgers, premium deli meats, and expertly prepared battered and breaded chicken, our goal is to continually bring fresh, exciting options to the table.

Area of expertise

Our operations are driven by a perfectly balanced combination of large-scale production capacity and nimble, creative thinking. Our knowledge of a wide variety of products guarantees that we satisfy the most exacting requirements for flavor and quality.

  • Hotdogs and sausages – expertly made for great taste.
  • Burgers – made using the finest ingredients and have a juicy, alluring flavor.
  • Deli meats – Choose from premium cuts of deli meats to create the perfect sandwich or charcuterie board.
  • Battered and breaded – Crispy, golden, and incredibly delicious are the characteristics of battered and breaded food.
  • Sous vide – Expertly prepared to achieve unparalleled flavor and softness.
  • Fully cooked – Finished and ready to eat, saving you time without sacrificing flavor.
  • Ground – Exceptionally versatile and high-quality, perfect for a wide range of culinary creations.
  • IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) – Guaranteed convenience without sacrificing freshness.
  • Private label – Solutions designed specifically to satisfy the demands of your brand.

Every product we produce reflects our commitment to quality, creativity, and client happiness because of our unwavering pursuit of perfection.

1977

Operations launched at our Roselawn facility.

1982

Opened our Wharton Way facility and started offering beef and chicken secondary processing.

1983

First deli plant purchased.

2007

Purchased and opened turkey plant, dry goods warehouse and Lenworth Distribution Centre.

2009

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.

2010

First hot dog produced in the largest production line in Canada, destined for global export.

2011

Complete internal rebuild of +40,000 sq. Ft for grind operations. Purchased Calgary Distribution.

2012

New 100,000 sq.Ft processing line for battered and breaded products, capable of producing 10,000+ lbs/hr.

2013

Relocation of the deli operations from a 5,000 sq. Ft building to over 75,000 sq. Ft within the Listowel operations.

2014

Purchase of European Quality Meats.

2016

Completion of a "fully cooked room" and the addition of two new cookhouses. Added Sous Vide production line in Listowel facility.

2019

Completion of a fully cooked battered and breaded line in Listowel facility.

2020

Added 3 fully cooked production lines in Listowel.