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Receive the best product, in the size right for you, in the quantity you need. Delivered to you when you need it, in perfect condition, every time. Qualifirst has been expertly serving restaurants and retailers across Canada for more than 50 years. Let us serve you too.
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Receive select premium culinary products of the highest merit. Exclusively hand-selected from around the globe, our gourmet ingredients have exquisite flavour and richly rooted provenance. Every artisan item is artfully sourced, wholesome, and of the highest quality.
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Stop searching for those hard-to-find, one-of-a-kind products. The items that truly make a difference and set you apart. Let Qualifirst do the work for you. Our expertly selected quality products will fill your establishment and increase your sales.
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We crisscross the globe in search of the best ingredients we can find. Our standards are unyielding and our vendors represent a smorgasbord of the finest food artisans.
passion for food
All our products have provenance and flavor, with quality that shines through. Our customers share our passion for world-class ingredients, cutting-edge techniques, and exquisite presentation.

GOURMET FOOD
SUPPLIER?You deserve a gourmet food supplier that brings you innovative new ingredients from across the globe. Ingredients that create great food experiences, make you a destination, and increase your sales. As an importer and distributor we have access to leading edge, one-of-a-kind ingredients at the best prices. Choose Qualifirst. Start now →
Cutting Edge Wholesale Ingredients
Add a healthy dose of an intriguing new spice to your repertoire. Try warm, sweet Baharat Blend, flowery, cinnamon toned Cassia Buds, fibre rich and complex Harissa Blend.
shop wholesale spicesGain inspiration from our full assortment of healthful grains. From Jade Rice to Tri-blend Quinoa, and Farro to Beluga Lentils, all rich in visual appeal, with a myriad of textures, and complex flavours.
shop wholesale ancient grainsEliminate messy chopping. Straight from their country of origin, these sweet, chewy fruit pieces are ready for baking, cooking and snacking.
shop wholesale davids nut medleysIntensify flavour with this umami-rich, hip and healthy ingredient. Its slightly salty, earthy taste, perfectly balances the sweetness in ice cream and cakes while creating a deep richness in glazes and stews.
shop wholesale Miso PastesNo one will miss the meat with this quick and easy vegan snack of golden, crunchy morsels of fried cauliflower with a spicy dipping... [Find out more →]
Sweet and savoury corn with a sublime umami flavour from miso and nori and lots of crunchy panko. The topping and glaze are just as delicious on... [Find out more →]
A traditional and naturally gluten-free pudding gets a flavour makeover with the addition of stollen spice and coconut milk.... [Find out more →]

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Peels, pearls, dried and juiced, adding the bold taste of citrusy yuzu is a snap. Light up vinaigrettes, sauces, dips and desserts. From juice to mayonnaise, and marmalade to chili sauce, find your inspiration with yuzu.
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Latest Product Reviews
Chestnut Pieces Candied 5.36Kg Faugier
very big pieces of whole chestnut in can, useful
- Kelly, Jan 17, 2019
Pistachio Extract 30Ml Bitarome
This is the best pistachio extract I've found so far. It's very light and flavorful - not deeply pistachio tasting ...
- Claudia, Sep 8, 2018
Pistachio Extract 30Ml Bitarome
At last, a pistachio extract that tastes like pistachio, and not almonds! A very little is needed to give your dish ...
- Lucie, Aug 29, 2018
Banana Compound 1.25Kg Hero
Used in ice cream bases, in pastry cream. Both with excellent results. Frankly, didn't really like the smell or ...
- Michelle, Jan 30, 2018
Mango Puree Frozen 1Kg Boiron
Good texture and taste.
The taste is natural.
- Lavender, Jan 21, 2018
Chestnut Puree 900G Hero
Excellent - the best on the market today!
- Tatiana, Dec 3, 2017
Pistachio Fine Paste 1.4Kg Epicureal
Great tasting paste that is easy to work with and imparts a lot of flavour using a small amount. Good in cookie ...
- Carly, Oct 3, 2017
Orange Peels Candied Straight Baton 1Kg Sabaton
Amazing flavour and easy to work with.
- Carly, Oct 3, 2017
Special Steak Rub 150G Davids
I have been using this spice for years. Great on chicken too. I also add it to Miracle Whip and Apple Cider ...
- Janice, Sep 23, 2017
Veggie Rub 135G Davids
This stuff is the absolute best on baby potatoes w/some olive oil. I shared them with my co-workers, and everyone ...
- Randi, Aug 12, 2017