Fresh Direct Produce Requalifies for Canada’s Best Managed Companies Platinum Status
May 14, 2026 | 1 min to read
Vancouver, BC – Fresh Direct Produce Ltd., which is part of the FDP Group is honored to be one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies over the past decade. This prestigious national award is sponsored by Deloitte, CIBC, Norton Rose Fulbright, Export Development Canada (EDC), TMX Group and media partner The Globe and Mail.
“We are proud to receive our 15th consecutive Best Managed Companies Award, and it couldn’t have been accomplished without the strong dedication and efforts from our teams, customers, vendors and business partners” says CEO, Adri de Wet.
The FDP Group which consists of Fresh Direct Produce Ltd., Emperor Specialty Foods Ltd., Island’s West Produce Ltd., and Yen Bros. Food Service Ltd., is one of Canada’s premier fresh produce importers, distributors, and marketers with 7 locations. Sourcing and importing over 1,500 ethnic, organic, and conventional fruit and vegetable items from 36 countries, the FDP Group distributes quality produce to grocery retailer and foodservice customers across Canada. The Group’s commitment to growth and development allows them to attract and align with the best growers, customers, and talents in the industry.
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