Team Picks! Summer Products Our Teams Are Most Excited About
Summer is here, and with it has come some exciting products from our Compliments, Panache and Fresh teams! Their expertise helps guide development of new products (just wait for the holiday season), and now that summer is in full swing, we decided to get the scoop on their favourite products and what makes them special.
Compliments & Panache
Summer Product Pick: Compliments Cocktail Flavoured Sparkling Beverages
I love Compliments Cocktail Flavoured Sparkling Beverages because they’re ready to drink and taste just like a G&T (minus the alcohol). I'm a G&T girl myself, so I wanted to develop something that tasted authentic. They're portable, chillable, and only lightly sweet. Next time I'm the driver, I know what I'll be reaching for!
- Alana Ziemski, Product Development & Innovation, Own Brands
Summer Product Pick: Panache Coconut Cream Pie
Craving something nostalgic and indulgent? Rich coconut filling, graham crumb crust, and toasted coconut—our insights tell us timeless recipes are in high demand across generations. Find our Panache Coconut Cream Pie in the bakery freezer doors.
- Cristina Azevedo, Director Product Development Own Brands
Summer Product Pick: Compliments Affogato Dough’chi Bites
A delicious cold coffee treat you can hold in your hand! Coffee flavoured ice cream wrapped in a soft chewy chocolate cookie dough: these Dough’chi bites transform a familiar, daily ritual into a fun, indulgent, handheld experience. It also taps into multiple trends at once—premium coffee culture, frozen treats, and portable indulgence—making it feel innovative yet approachable.
- Kathleen Smith, Specialist, Product Development & Innovation
Summer Product Pick: Compliments Smashed Chicken Burger
Smash burgers are trending across Canada—and now there’s a chicken version to crave. Made with 100% chicken and simply seasoned with salt and herbs, this smash burger proves that simple can still deliver big flavour. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, it’s perfectly seasoned and truly the ultimate chicken smash burger.
- Lisa Myers, Product Development & Innovation, Own Brands
Summer Product Pick: Compliments Caesar Salad Dip
I love this product because it’s a complete salad in a dip format. All the indulgence without fussy preparation. Compliments Caesar Salad Dip delivers all the garlicky, tangy, Parmesan packed flavour you love—transformed into a dip. Creamy, bold, and indulgent, it’s perfect for charcuterie boards, chips, or stealing the spotlight at any gathering. Let’s reclaim more nostalgic foods and make them fun!
- Pragna Ravaliya, Product Development & Innovation Own Brands
Summer Product Pick: Compliments Everything Sauces
Meet the new Compliments Everything Sauces — bold, craveable and endlessly versatile. Available in Roasted Garlic & Herb, Roasted Red Pepper, and Spicy Dill Pickle, they’re perfect for drizzling or as a dipping sauce. I wanted it to be easy to use, so it comes in a squeeze bottle with a special drizzle cap. Elevate everything from sandwiches and bowls to appetizers and pizza.
- Sarah Lowry, Specialist, Product Development & Innovation, Own Brands
Summer Product Pick: Al Pastor Chicken Kebabs
The Food Experience PD Chefs are thrilled to introduce our new Al Pastor Chicken Kebabs. These succulent chicken skewers are marinated in traditional Al Pastor spices, delivering a rich, smoky-sweet flavour that’s perfect for grilling.
- The Food Experience Team
Summer Product Pick: Al Pastor Loaded Fries
Our Mexican take on classic poutine features crispy potato wedges topped with savory al pastor pulled pork and drizzled with a bold, tangy queso sauce.
- The Food Experience Team