UK to Canada air freight, food included.
Every month we fly food products from London to Canada: olives, dried fruit, baklava and more. That has taught us what Canadian customs and food inspectors look for, and we pass it on before you ship.
A shipment we do every month.
- Cargo
- Mixed food products: olives, dried fruit, baklava
- Flight
- Heathrow to Toronto Pearson
- Checks
- CFIA requirements and bilingual labels confirmed before booking
- Customs
- Cleared for the buyer and delivered to their warehouse
London to Toronto
The Canadian rules worth knowing.
- Business Number and CARMYour buyer needs a Canadian Business Number with an import account, set up in the CBSA CARM portal.
- CFIA licence for foodMost food importers need a Safe Food for Canadians licence.
- English and French labelsRequired on most food and consumer goods sold in Canada.
- UK origin can mean less dutyUnder the Canada–UK trade agreement, with an origin statement on the invoice.
Where we fly.
| City | Airport | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto | Pearson (YYZ) | Our most used Canadian airport |
| Montréal | Trudeau (YUL) | Quebec and eastern Canada |
| Vancouver | YVR | British Columbia and the west coast |
| Calgary | YYC | Alberta and the Prairies |
Heavier orders can go by sea to Halifax, Montréal or Vancouver.
Shipping to Canada: common questions.
Does my Canadian buyer need a licence to import food?
In most cases they need a Safe Food for Canadians licence from the CFIA. We check this with them before the first shipment.
Do food labels need to be in French?
Yes. Food sold in Canada generally needs labels in both English and French. Check before you pack, as relabelling in Canada costs more.
Who pays duty and tax in Canada?
Usually the buyer. If you want to cover it, ask us for a delivered duty paid price.
Send us the details.
Weights, box sizes and where it is going. You get a clear price back the same day.