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Northern Ontario's
Trusted Wholesale Food Distributor 

Indigenous Owned, We're Northern Ontario's Regional Food Partner Delivering Essential Inventory to Cities, Towns and Remote Communities. 

It's Not Just What We Do.  It's Who We Are.

Our Story

About Us

Founded in Thunder Bay, Cav-Tal Foods has been servicing wholesale and retail customers across the city and the greater Northwest Ontario market for 20+ years. 

In February 2025, Marten Falls First Nation aquired Cav-Tal Foods, marking a significant step toward regional Indigenous economic sovereignty and food security. The strategic move builds on their successful purchase of Bay Meats, an established local butcher shop specializing in high-quality Canadian meats, including their signature beef jerky and pepperettes.

Cav-Tal Foods is a registered supplier under the Government of Canada's Nutrition North Canada (NNC) program. Registered northern suppliers are authorized to claim federal freight subsidies for shipping perishable, nutritious foods and essential items by air to isolated northern First Nation Communities.
 

Who We Service

We are proud to partner with leading businesses - large and small - across Northern Ontario, providing consistent, reliable, and high-quality food distribution services tailored to their unique operational needs.

Grocery Retailers

Equipping regional supermarket chains and local grocers with optimized supply for all food categories.

Restaurants

Delivering premium culinary staples and boutique supply solutions for kitchens and local eateries.

Institutions & Remote Work Camps

Ensuring critical food supplies to institutions and remote work camps are delivered on time, on budget. Wherever you are.

Product Range

We offer a comprehensive selection of premium food products ensuring every retailer and institution receives the highest quality supplies.

Dry Goods    |  Premium Meats   |    Premium Cheese    |    Canned Goods

Logistics
& Distribution

Our distribution network is engineered for efficiency and reliability. 

 

We maintain a 36,000-square-foot food distribution center, able to provide high-quality food products across this vast geography.  And in the winter, challenging weather conditions.

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Hours & Contact Info

Mon - Fri 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
 

Email:  

sales@cavtal.ca

orders@cavtal.ca

701 Norah Cres.

Thunder Bay, Ont.

807-623‐7696

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