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MONTREAL — Canada’s food inspection agency has suspended the federal licence of Goodfood, a Montreal-based meal kit and grocery delivery company that was once a leading force in the sector.
Canadian Food Inspection Agency says Goodfood’s Safe Food for Canadians licence was suspended Dec. 30 at the company’s Montreal facility due to regulatory non-compliance related to preventive control requirements. The agency says there is no food recall associated with the suspension.
Under federal rules, businesses that manufacture, process or package food for shipment across provincial or territorial borders must hold a valid licence. While the suspension remains in effect, Goodfood may not carry out activities covered by the licence at its Montreal operation.
The company says its Calgary facility remains fully operational and deliveries to customers across Canada are expected to continue, with limited exceptions. Goodfood has also requested a review of the decision and says it is working to address the issues identified by inspectors.
The food inspection agency says the suspension will be lifted once corrective measures are taken. If deficiencies are not resolved within 90 days, the licence could be cancelled.
Goodfood was founded in Montreal in 2014 and grew rapidly during the rise of subscription meal kits and online grocery delivery. The company went public in 2017 and later reached a market valuation of more than $1 billion during the pandemic-driven boom in home delivery services.
In recent years, however, the company’s market value has fallen sharply, reflecting broader challenges in the meal kit industry and shifting consumer demand.
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