Unico San Marzano Style Tomatoes

Unico is a quintessential Canadian brand with deep roots in the immigrant experience of the mid-20th century. Founded in 1917 by Pasquale Capozzi in Toronto, Ontario, the company was established to provide authentic Mediterranean-style food products to the growing Italian-Canadian community. Over the decades, Unico has become a staple in Canadian kitchens, recognized for its iconic red and yellow labels.

While the brand maintains a strong Canadian identity, its manufacturing and sourcing are global in nature. Many of its canned tomato products, like the San Marzano style shown, are processed in Canada using high-quality ingredients, though specific specialty items or seasonal demands may involve international sourcing from regions like Italy or the United States.

Today, Unico is owned by Fine Foods Ltd., which is a subsidiary of Janes Family Foods, a major player in the Canadian food industry. The ultimate ownership lies with Sofina Foods Inc., a privately owned Canadian company headquartered in Markham, Ontario. Sofina Foods has expanded significantly, acquiring various protein and grocery brands to become one of the largest food processors in Canada, ensuring that Unico remains a domestically managed brand under a large Canadian corporate umbrella.