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Canadian-made food & drink · For EQ Bank Toronto
Independent Makers. Minimally processed. No artificial anything. A fully managed, tech-enabled vending machine stocked exclusively with 100% Canadian-made, minimally processed food and drink.
The BetterVending program
The product
Clean labels, ingredients you can read. No multinationals, no corn syrup, no artificial dyes.
A small taste of the drink roster
Four ingredients. RO water, organic herbs, lemon juice, maple syrup. Nothing else.
Direct-trade whole-leaf teas. Founded by Sarah and David after years sourcing in Taiwan.
Sparkling botanicals, adaptogens, clean energy. Every can a limited-edition artwork.
Prebiotic, organic, dry ginger beer. Naturally fermented. Unlike anything from a conventional supplier.
Honey sodas from a third-generation beekeeping family. No refined sugar, ever.
Adaptogenic energy. No sugar, no crash. Developed with a naturopathic doctor. Women-owned.
150+ unique SKUs across independent local producers — and growing.
A small taste of the snack roster
Family-owned specialists in traditional hand-smoked meats. From elk to venison, bison to grass-fed beef — every bite reflects a commitment to heritage techniques.
Founded by Sheena Russell, this Certified B Corp crafts snacks with soul — Prairie oats, wild Atlantic blueberries, sourced directly from Canadian farmers.
A family-owned company producing 100% certified organic energy bars. Gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free fuel that is as clean as it is delicious.
Founded in 2013 by Jana Al Zaibak. Organic, nutrient-dense, refined sugar-free energy bites — the ultimate clean-label snack.
Founded by Ian Gladue, this Indigenous-owned brand specializes in bison pemmican and dry meats; preserving culture through sustainable, elder-approved, all-natural foods.
Family-made in St. John's, these bars feature a fully Canadian supply chain. Real fruit sweetness with no hidden flavours.
One QR · Every product
Scan the QR code for our client Catalyst Commons for an idea of how it works.
Values we don't compromise on
Minimally processed: No corn syrup, artificial dyes, or heavily refined sugar. Just snacks you could make at home.
Canada's food entrepreneur scene is world-class. Our vending stocks exclusively Canadian-made products from independent makers, family businesses, and emerging brands — not multinational conglomerates. Every purchase strengthens domestic food innovation and keeps economic benefit in Canada.
Quality nutrition priced the same as conventional vending. No premium markup. Just access. Everyone deserves better options.
Why this fits EQ Bank
Every purchase supports an independent Canadian producer. Every label is clean and transparent. The program is measurable, reportable, and genuinely differentiated — not a vending machine dressed up in better packaging.
Every dollar stays in Canada. Independent makers, short supply chains — reportable for ESG and procurement mandates.
Ingredients at every touchpoint — machine, QR page, package. No hidden ingredients, no ambiguous claims.
BetterVending manages restocking, expiry tracking, and reporting. No ongoing work from your team required.
Get in touch
Mary Anderson, Founder · 226-988-1312 ·