Is SISU Canadian?
No
This brand is owned by a foreign parent company.
What we found
Founded in 1980 by Finnish founder Harlan Lahti in Vancouver. Acquired by NBTY (US supplement giant) in 2005 and remains under US ownership.
The receipt
| Verdict | Foreign-owned |
| Category | Supermarket |
| HQ | Vancouver, BC |
| Confidence | high |
| Evidence | Government registry / filing |
| Source | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70793/000104746916012183/a2228… registry record “SEC EDGAR 10-K/A filed 2016-04-14 by NBTY INC names SISU — parent company's own annual filing.” |
Canadian alternatives to SISU
Every brand below is listed as Canadian-owned in our registry.
| Brand | Category | HQ Location | Ownership Check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Orthomolecular Research | Nutritional Supplements | Calgary, AB | View ownership → |
| Algi | Supermarket | Canmore, AB | View ownership → |
| Allmax Nutrition | Supermarket | North York, ON | View ownership → |
| AOR (Advanced Orthomolecular Research) | Health | Calgary, AB | View ownership → |
| Beyond Yourself | Supermarket | Toronto, ON | View ownership → |
| Canadian Protein | Supermarket | Windsor, ON | View ownership → |
Spotted something wrong? Ownership changes all the time — report a correction and we'll re-check the records.