Made in Canada
Voortman
In short
Yes, Voortman makes its products in Canada, in Burlington, ON. It makes wafers and cookies, including sugar-free cookies. Founded in 1951.
Voortman was founded in 1951 by Dutch immigrant brothers William and Harry Voortman, who started baking cookies in Hamilton, Ontario. Its plant in Burlington, which employs more than 200 people, remains the brand's only production facility, making the wafers and cookies it is known for. The brand is now owned by Second Nature Brands of Michigan.
Key facts
- Brand name
- Voortman
- Parent company
- Second Nature Brands
- Products
- Wafers and cookies, including sugar-free cookies
- Made in
- Burlington, ONOntario
- Where to buy
- Grocery stores across Canada
- Canadian owned
- No
- Founded
- 1951
- Website
- voortman.com
Facts as listed by Inspiring Canadians. Spotted something out of date? Send a correction
Highlights
- Every Voortman wafer and cookie is baked at its Burlington, Ontario, plant.
Buying Food & Beverage made in Canada: what to check
- 01"Product of Canada" means virtually all major ingredients, processing and labour are Canadian.
- 02Read the qualifier on "Made in Canada": imported, or domestic and imported ingredients.
- 03"Prepared for" a store or brand does not mean prepared in Canada.
- 04Grade names like "Canada No. 1" describe quality, not where the food came from.
Voortman: questions people ask
Where are Voortman products made?
Voortman makes its products in Burlington, ON, according to the brand's own information. We add a brand to this directory only after checking that it makes products in Canada.
What does Voortman make?
Wafers and cookies, including sugar-free cookies. The brand's website has the full, current range.
Is Voortman a Canadian-owned company?
No. Voortman makes products in Canada, but the company is not Canadian owned.
Where can I buy Voortman?
Grocery stores across Canada. Stock and stockists change, so check the brand's website before you go.
When was Voortman founded?
Voortman was founded in 1951.
Are there other Canadian-made brands like Voortman?
Yes. Browse Food & Beverage for more Canadian makers, see other brands from Ontario further down this page, or search every brand by name and province in the A to Z directory.
