Market leadership Horizon is Western Canada’s largest distributor of organic and natural products across dry, chill, and frozen categories, servicing over 4,000 outlets. This presents a broad cross‑selling opportunity to partner with retailers and food service providers seeking reliable access to a large catalog of clean products.
Sustainability emphasis The company’s founding principles center on avoiding preservatives and chemicals, protecting health and the environment. Position Horizon to buyers who prioritize clean label, sustainable sourcing, and organic certifications, aligning with retailer green agendas and ESG initiatives.
Expansion potential Recent growth activity includes new leadership appointments and a Raleigh, North Carolina expansion with plans for multiple new stores. Opportunities exist to upsell distribution services, private-label programs, and regional supplier partnerships as they scale.
Technology backbone Utilizes a modern tech stack (AWS, Azure, VMware, QlikView, Piwik PRO) for analytics and operations. Sales conversations can emphasize improved supply chain visibility, demand forecasting, and inventory efficiency to potential retailers seeking dependable stock and data-driven partnerships.
Mutual fit customers Serving retailers, natural food stores, buying clubs, delis, restaurants, bakeries, and commissaries with over 20,000 SKUs. Target cross-sell to adjacent categories (health and beauty, environmentally friendly household products, supplements) and expand into chains or independents looking for breadth and reliability.