When Marilyn MacMull, Toronto based marketer, first reached out to us, she had a simple question: “Why can’t I find Canadian-grown almonds?” She was planning her daughter’s birthday cake, a rich chocolate sponge filled with almond cream, and wanted to source everything locally.
Like many Canadians who care about where their food comes from, she was surprised to learn that nuts just don’t grow here in any meaningful quantity.
Canada’s Climate Challenge
Canada is known for many things (maple syrup, wheat, berries) but large-scale nut farming isn’t one of them. Our climate simply isn’t suitable. Long, harsh winters and a short growing season make it nearly impossible for crops like almonds, walnuts, pistachios, or cashews to thrive.
While there are tiny niche farms experimenting with hazelnuts or chestnuts, these efforts are not remotely commercial in scale. That means Canadians have always relied on imports for most of their nuts and dried fruits.
Instead of seeing this as a drawback, Nutworks views it as an opportunity to carefully choose the very best global sources while supporting Canadian values at home.
Sourcing Nuts the Right Way
If you’ve ever noticed the difference between a fresh almond and one that has sat in a warehouse for months, you know that not all nuts are created equal.
That’s why Nutworks takes sourcing seriously. We work with trusted suppliers from major nut-producing regions, like California almonds, Turkish hazelnuts, and Vietnamese cashews. Each shipment is chosen with quality, freshness, and fair pricing in mind.
And once those nuts arrive in Canada, we don’t let them sit around. Every online order is packed fresh, after the customer clicks checkout. No dusty warehouse stock, no stale surprises.
Bringing a Canadian Touch
Even though nuts aren’t grown here, Nutworks is deeply rooted in Canadian soil in other ways. Our custom packaging is manufactured locally, our blends are mixed in-house, and we give customers a choice between plastic resealable pouches or eco-friendly paper bags.
We’ve even partnered with Ecologi to plant a tree with every online order—nearly 8,000 trees so far.
So while we can’t grow almonds in Alberta or pistachios in Quebec, we can make sure every Canadian family gets the freshest, highest-quality nuts, packed with care, and served with a local touch.
Everyday Uses: Making Imported Nuts Canadian
Imported doesn’t mean disconnected. Our customers use Nutworks nuts in ways that are deeply Canadian:
- A handful of roasted cashews on a winter road trip through the Rockies.
- Pecan pie shared at a Thanksgiving dinner in Ontario.
- Almonds ground into flour for gluten-free baking in B.C.
- Walnuts stirred into maple syrup granola on a Quebec morning.
It’s proof that even though nuts don’t grow here, they’ve found a home in Canadian kitchens.
Common Questions About Nuts in Canada
Can any nuts be grown in Canada?
A few small farms experiment with hazelnuts and chestnuts, but large-scale nut farming isn’t viable in our climate.
Where do Nutworks nuts come from?
We source from trusted global producers, like California, Turkey, Vietnam, and beyond, while packaging, mixing, and shipping are done in Canada.
Are imported nuts less fresh?
Not when handled properly. Nutworks packs every order fresh, so customers enjoy peak flavour and quality.
How does Nutworks support Canadian industry if the nuts aren’t local?
We invest in Canadian-made packaging, create in-house mixes, and partner with eco initiatives that give back to communities.
We may not be able to grow almonds in Ontario or pistachios in Manitoba, but as a proudly family-run Canadian business, we’re committed to bringing the world’s best nuts to Canadian families! Always fresh, fairly priced, and packed with care.