Longo's chocolate cookies

Longo's chocolate cookies are a private-label offering from Longo Brothers Fruit Markets Inc., a prominent Canadian grocery chain based in Ontario. The brand's history dates back to 1951 when brothers Tommy, Joe, and Gus Longo immigrated from Sicily, Italy, to Canada. They opened their first fruit market in Toronto in 1956, establishing a family-first philosophy that continues to define the brand’s identity today. Their bakery products are known for adhering to "Family Standards," ensuring that what is sold is of a quality they would serve to their own kin.

In 2021, the landscape of the brand's ownership shifted significantly when Empire Company Limited, the parent company of Sobeys, acquired a 51% majority stake in the business. This strategic partnership was designed to maintain the Longo family's involvement while leveraging Empire's scale in logistics and sourcing. By 2026, Empire Company remains the ultimate owner, with the Longo family retaining a minority interest and continuing to lead the executive operations. The cookies are manufactured primarily in Canada to serve the Southern Ontario market where the chain operates.