Mary Macleod’s Shortbread Expands into Wegmans and Unveils New Gluten-Free Packaging
October 2, 2025 | 2 min to read
Mary Macleod’s Shortbread, a woman-owned, family-run Toronto bakery, is expanding into the U.S. with availability at Wegmans, preparing to present at the ISM Sweets and Snacks trade show in Cologne to grow exports, and unveiling refreshed premium packaging for its Gluten Free Shortbread. Handcrafted in small batches with all-butter, clean-label ingredients and backed by BRC food-safety certification, the brand underscores its super-premium positioning.
Mary Macleod’s Shortbread, a second-generation, woman-owned Canadian bakery, announces expanded retail with Wegmans, global presence at ISM Cologne and new packaging for its Gluten Free Shortbread.
Toronto, ON – Mary Macleod’s Shortbread, Canada’s original super-premium shortbread bakery, is announcing three major milestones: expanding into the U.S. with new retail availability at Wegmans, preparing to showcase its cookies at ISM Cologne, the world’s largest sweets and snacks trade show, and unveiling refreshed packaging for its Gluten-Free Shortbread.
Mary Macleod’s Shortbread is now available at Wegmans, one of the most respected grocery chains in the United States, marking an important step in bringing its indulgent, handcrafted cookies to discerning cookie lovers across the Northeast.
Looking ahead, the brand will showcase its collection at the ISM Sweets and Snacks trade show in Cologne, Germany, as part of the Canada Pavilion. With its BRC certification ensuring the highest food safety standards, the company will use ISM as a platform to expand its export presence and connect with international buyers.
The company’s Gluten Free Shortbread now comes in a sleek white peaked box, designed to stand out on shelves while reflecting the brand’s commitment to elegant, premium packaging. Like all Mary Macleod’s cookies, the gluten free line is handcrafted in small batches using all-butter, clean-label ingredients.
About Mary Macleod’s Shortbread
Founded in 1981 in Toronto, Mary Macleod’s Shortbread is a woman-owned, family-run bakery dedicated to crafting the world’s finest shortbread cookies. Every batch is handmade with simple, premium ingredients, continuing the legacy of founder Mary Macleod.