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French’s Food Company has struck a deal with Select Food Products Ltd. at 120 Sunrise Ave. in the Bermondsey Rd. and O’Connor Drive area to make French’s ketchup in Canada. Select Foods is an established maker of condiments and gravies, many of which are sold under the Horne’s brand name. Its plant is close to the East York boundary. Work will begin on the all Canada ketchup — the tomatoes will come from Leamington — next year. “We are thrilled to be partnering with French’s on this opportunity,” said Select Food Products president Andrew Mitchell in an interview. “We’ve been talking to French’s for a little while. They have come to visit us, too. “We wanted to make sure it’s a right fit because this is a long-term partnership,” Mitchell said. “I like them. I can work with them. Our values align with their values.” The move comes after Canadians rose to French’s defense when Loblaws decided to delete it from the chain’s shelves.
