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Chapman's

In short

Yes, Chapman's makes its products in Canada, in Markdale, ON. It makes ice cream, frozen yogurt, ice cream bars and sandwiches. The company is Canadian owned. Founded in 1973.

Chapman's has made ice cream since 1973, when David and Penny Chapman bought a small creamery in Markdale, Ontario. It is now Canada's largest independent ice cream maker and still family owned and run, with David, Penny and their son Ashley involved in the business. It uses 100 percent Canadian dairy in its ice cream.

Key facts

Brand name
Chapman's
Parent company
Chapman's Ice Cream
Products
Ice cream, frozen yogurt, ice cream bars and sandwiches
Made in
Markdale, ONOntario
Where to buy
Grocery stores across Canada
Canadian owned
Yes
Founded
1973
Website
chapmans.ca

Facts as listed by Inspiring Canadians. Spotted something out of date? Send a correction

Highlights

  • Chapman's says it uses 100 percent Canadian dairy, 100 percent of the time.

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.

Chapman's: questions people ask

Where are Chapman's products made?

Chapman's makes its products in Markdale, 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 Chapman's make?

Ice cream, frozen yogurt, ice cream bars and sandwiches. The brand's website has the full, current range.

Is Chapman's a Canadian-owned company?

Yes. Chapman's is Canadian owned.

Where can I buy Chapman's?

Grocery stores across Canada. Stock and stockists change, so check the brand's website before you go.

When was Chapman's founded?

Chapman's was founded in 1973.

Are there other Canadian-made brands like Chapman's?

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.

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