UNICO- Corporate Overview
Our Mission… [Back to Top]
Our mission is to provide Unico consumers with a full Mediterranean meal solution.

Our Goal… [Back to Top ]
Our goal is to continue to grow as Canada's leading marketer and distributor of quality products for Mediterranean cuisine.  We will accomplish this by using the highest quality ingredients, developing new unique products, offering innovative packaging, and by providing superior service to our customers.

Our Profile… [Back to Top]
In Italian, Unico means unique - one of a kind - and that is exactly what we strive to be.  Our products are traditional, yet distinct and unlike any others in the food market.  We offer a wide range of Mediterranean-style products and ingredients to complement any meal and we pride ourselves on using only the highest quality sources in the preparation of our products.

We are a national company, spanning from coast to coast, and though we specialize in Mediterranean-style food products, we are most definitely Canadian.  However, our corporate borders reach beyond Canada.  By importing resources from other countries we are able to develop a strong international network.  Unico imports from the United States, Thailand, Spain, Greece, Portugal and Italy.  Dealing with other countries helps Unico to better predict and prepare for new trends in the industry.

Our History… [Back to Top]
Unico was established in 1917 to cater to the growing Mediterranean community in Toronto.  Founder Edward Pasquale’s objective was clear; he wanted to bring the "culture of Italian eating" to every Canadian table by becoming the country's leading distributor of authentic Mediterranean style ingredients and products. 

After two generations of Pasquale family ownership, Unico passed through three successive corporate ownerships.  In 1997, Unico again became a family managed business when Sun-Brite Canning Ltd. purchased the company.

Sun-Brite was established in 1973.  That same year it began to produce high quality canned tomato products for the food industry. In 1997, Unico was a recognized brand with a strong customer following. It was also Sun-Brite's largest customer. Thus, acquiring Unico ensured Sun-Brite of even greater success in the new millennium.  Unico offered an established sales, marketing and distribution network but required a  long-term focus and vision.  Sun-Brite offered this type of solid ownership and when the companies combined, prosperity was inevitable for both sides.

Our Future… [Back to Top]
As time passes, Unico, along with Sun-Brite, will continue to offer and develop new and improved Mediterranean products and ingredients.  In total we produce over 160 different products; our wide assortment allows us to cater to many tastes, offering a "total meal solution" for any dish or occasion. 

We will continue to push international borders while remaining true to what we are, Canadian. Traditional values and a long-established business style have helped Unico to become the reputable company that it is today.  With the popularity of Mediterranean foods growing at a fast rate, Unico is well positioned to enjoy many more years of continued success.