Egypt
Eight mango varieties, figs, guava, dates, aubergine, peppers, cherimoya, strawberries. Shaly Foods' deepest supply line — see the full mango page.
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Wholesale Produce Sourcing, by Country
Shaly Foods Inc. buys direct from growers and shippers rather than through brokers — that's what keeps specialty varieties available and the landed cost workable. The standing line moves with the season; if a fruit or vegetable below isn't currently on the price list, send a sourcing request through the contact form and Shaly Foods will confirm whether it can be brought in, in what pack size, and at what lead time. Delivery is wholesale-only, shipped from Vancouver across British Columbia, Alberta and the rest of Canada.
Where Shaly Foods sources
Six countries, each with a different season and specialty. This is the shortlist — ask about anything not listed here.
Turkey
Fresh quince, figs, pomegranates, sour cherries, sour plums, white cherries and melon — see the Turkish produce page.
Mexico
Cactus pear (red), cactus leaves (nopales), chili pasilla, tomatillo, Mexican squash, mint, dill, parsley, coriander.
United States
Donut peaches, Hami melon, yellow and golden plums, quince, Brown Turkey figs, pomegranate, Champagne grapes, fresh green olives, fresh walnuts.
Canada (BC domestic)
Roma tomatoes, Persian cucumber, green beans, grape tomatoes and BC-season strawberries and sour cherries.
India & Brazil
Pink and white guava (India); cherimoya and Rosa mango (Brazil) — smaller, request-driven lines.
Common requests outside the standing line
These come up regularly from Persian, Arab, Afghan and Turkish grocers and are usually sourceable with enough lead time and standing volume: green almonds (chaghaleh badoom), green plums (gojeh sabz), fresh dates, persimmons, additional stone fruit varieties, and other regionally specific produce not yet on the price list. Say what you're looking for and how much you move weekly — that's what determines whether it's workable.
Can Shaly Foods source a fruit or vegetable that isn't on the standing price list?
Often, yes. Shaly Foods buys direct from growers and shippers in Egypt, Turkey, Mexico, the US, Canada, India and Brazil, and adds items to the line when a wholesale account has standing volume for them. Send the request through the contact form with the product, pack size you need and expected order volume, and Shaly Foods will confirm whether it can be sourced and at what lead time.
Is there a minimum order to add a new item to my account?
Sourcing requests are evaluated case by case against grower minimums and shipping economics — a one-off small order for an unusual item may not be workable, but standing weekly or biweekly volume usually is. Ask through the contact form.
Do you sell to individual customers?
No. Wholesale accounts only: grocers, restaurants, food service and distributors buying to resell or serve. Shaly Foods does not sell single cartons to individual shoppers.
Where does Shaly Foods ship?
Metro Vancouver on Shaly Foods' own trucks; BC Interior and Vancouver Island on scheduled routes; Alberta and the Prairies on refrigerated LTL and full pallets; Ontario and east for standing volume accounts.
Region coverage, by market
British Columbia is the home base: Egyptian mangoes and figs, Turkish quince and pomegranates, Mexican cactus pear and Canadian domestic produce all move on the same Metro Vancouver routes covering Surrey, North Vancouver, Coquitlam, Burnaby, Richmond and Port Moody, plus scheduled service to Vancouver Island and the BC Interior (Kelowna, Kamloops, Victoria). Outside BC, sourced produce ships refrigerated to Calgary and Edmonton, Alberta, and by reefer freight to Ontario and points east for standing volume accounts.