Made in Canada
Purity Factories
In short
Yes, Purity Factories makes its products in Canada, in St. John's, NL. It makes hard bread, crackers, cookies, candies, jams and syrups. Founded in 1924.
Purity has been baking and boiling sweets in St. John's since three local businessmen bought a small confectionery in 1924. Its hard bread is the base of the classic fish and brewis, and Peppermint Nobs and candy kisses have been in Newfoundland kitchens for generations. Everything comes out of its Blackmarsh Road plant.
Key facts
- Brand name
- Purity Factories
- Parent company
- Purity Factories Limited
- Products
- Hard bread, crackers, cookies, candies, jams and syrups
- Made in
- St. John's, NLNewfoundland and Labrador
- Where to buy
- Grocery stores across Newfoundland and Labrador and in other provinces
- Canadian owned
- Unverified
- Founded
- 1924
- Website
- purity.nf.ca
Facts as listed by Inspiring Canadians. Spotted something out of date? Send a correction
Highlights
- Its range of more than 50 items is still produced at its own plant in St. John's.
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.
Purity Factories: questions people ask
Where are Purity Factories products made?
Purity Factories makes its products in St. John's, NL, 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 Purity Factories make?
Hard bread, crackers, cookies, candies, jams and syrups. The brand's website has the full, current range.
Where can I buy Purity Factories?
Grocery stores across Newfoundland and Labrador and in other provinces. Stock and stockists change, so check the brand's website before you go.
When was Purity Factories founded?
Purity Factories was founded in 1924.
Are there other Canadian-made brands like Purity Factories?
Yes. Browse Food & Beverage for more Canadian makers, see other brands from Newfoundland and Labrador further down this page, or search every brand by name and province in the A to Z directory.
