Is McLean Meats Canadian?
Yes
Listed as Canadian-owned; registry confirmation still pending.
What we found
Canadian brand founded 2004 by Garth McLean, Michelle Neilson, and Deanna Bell. Piller's Fine Foods (Premium Brands Holdings) invested in 2026. First national preservative-free deli meat brand in Canada with 25+ certifie.
The receipt
| Verdict | Canadian-owned |
| Category | Supermarket |
| HQ | Miramichi, NB |
| Confidence | high |
| Evidence | Secondary source only |
| Source | https://www.miramichionline.com/posts/mclean-builds-ethical-natural-de… secondary source — registry check pending “Garth McLean started his own business producing ethically produced products.” Verdicts are only marked verified once a government registry record or corporate filing confirms them. |
More Canadian brands in Supermarket
Every brand below is listed as Canadian-owned in our registry.
| Brand | Category | HQ Location | Ownership Check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Mountain Specialty Meats | Supermarket | Various | View ownership → |
| Brandt Meats | Supermarket | Mississauga, ON | View ownership → |
| Canada Packers Inc. | Food & Beverage | Mississauga, Ontario | View ownership → |
| Canadian Meat Council | Professional Services | Toronto, Ontario | View ownership → |
| Greenfield Natural Meat Co. | Supermarket | Landmark, MB | View ownership → |
| Maple Leaf Foods | Food & Beverage | Mississauga, Ontario | View ownership → |
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