Is Fresh Express Canadian?
No
This brand is owned by a foreign parent company.
What we found
Wholly-owned subsidiary of Chiquita Brands International Inc., acquired June 28, 2005. Salinas, California-based distributor of packaged salads and fresh-cut fruits. Operates multiple product lines including chopped sala.
The receipt
| Verdict | Foreign-owned |
| Category | Supermarket |
| HQ | Salinas, CA |
| Confidence | high |
| Evidence | Government registry / filing |
| Source | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/101063/000119312505034684/dex9… registry record “Chiquita Brands International announced it will acquire Fresh Express, making it the parent company.” |
Canadian alternatives to Fresh Express
Every brand below is listed as Canadian-owned in our registry.
| Brand | Category | HQ Location | Ownership Check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Attitude | Supermarket | Sherrington, QC | View ownership → |
| Sun Rich | Supermarket | Mississauga, ON | View ownership → |
| Puro Gusto | Supermarket | Mississauga, ON | View ownership → |
| Humpty Dumpty Snack Foods | Supermarket | Winnipeg, MB | View ownership → |
| Renée's Gourmet | Supermarket | Toronto, ON | View ownership → |
| President's Choice Salad Dressing | Supermarket | Brampton, ON | View ownership → |
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