Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Food & Freight Partner on Vancouver Island
Island Foods has been serving Vancouver Island's coastal communities for over 50 years, beginning with Bill Granucus' founding in the early 1970s. Since 2017, the Cameron family has led the business, leveraging 25+ years of convenience store and gas station experience to expand product offerings and service areas. Our 2022 rebranding to Island Foods marked a strategic growth phase, including a new Campbell River warehouse to better serve remote regions. We maintain dry, cooler, and freezer storage facilities alongside a versatile fleet of 5-ton, 10-ton, and tractor trailers equipped with temperature-controlled technology.Our commitment to community is demonstrated through donations to school breakfast programs, food banks, and local fundraisers. With operations spanning food distribution, freight transportation, and recycling services, we prioritize innovative solutions for customers, suppliers, and communities while maintaining E-E-A-T principles through decades of proven expertise.
Services
Food Distribution
Freight Transportation
Recycling Depot
Perishable Freight
Dry Goods Transport
Details
- Year established: 1970
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of combined experience in food distribution and freight logistics
- Our family-owned business combines generational expertise with modernized equipment
- We serve remote communities from Port McNeill to Bella Bella and Klemtu
- Our temperature-controlled fleet ensures product integrity during transport
- We maintain strong community partnerships through regular donations and support
What people say
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Services
Food Distribution
We deliver perishable, frozen, and dry goods to Vancouver Island businesses using temperature-controlled vehicles. Our warehouses in Campbell River and Port McNeill maintain optimal storage conditions with coolers, freezers, and dry storage. We partner with multiple suppliers to ensure comprehensive product availability for restaurants, retailers, and households.
Freight Transportation
Our freight services handle LTL and full truckload shipments across Northern Vancouver Island. With a fleet including tractors, reefers, and delivery vans, we transport temperature-sensitive and dry goods. We partner with Clark Freightways for BC mainland connections and offer cross-docking, short-term storage, and specialized delivery options.
Recycling Depot
Our Port McNeill recycling depot accepts refundable drink containers and household recyclables. We offer summer hours 9am-5pm Monday-Saturday and winter hours 9am-4pm Tuesday-Saturday. The Encorp Express Return-It program allows bagged drop-offs with direct account payments, while businesses can arrange recycling pickups.
Questions
What areas do you service?
We serve Northern Vancouver Island communities from Port McNeill to Bella Bella, including Powell River and Klemtu.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, debit, and pre-authorized debit payments at our Courtenay location.
Do you handle temperature-sensitive freight?
Yes, our fleet includes refrigerated trucks with temperature monitoring equipment for perishable goods transport.
What recycling services are available?
Our Port McNeill depot accepts refundable containers and household recyclables with seasonal hours and commercial pickup options.
How can I place an order?
Contact our order desk by phone, email, or in-person during business hours for pickup or delivery arrangements.
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