About us

Regal Confections

The company was founded in 1962 in Montreal by Walter Neufeld under the name Regal Crown, which became Regal Imports Ltd shortly after.

Originally an importer of European confectionery and cookies, the company quickly expanded by adding key departments: packaging, marketing and product development. By 1987, the company officially changed its name to Regal Confections.

Over the past sixty years, Regal Confections has gained exclusive distributor rights to some of the industry’s most prestigious brands. The company specializes in the distribution of nostalgic brands such as Tootsie Roll, Dubble Bubble, Ring Pop®, McCormicks, PEZ and Rockets, to name a few, and distinguishes itself through seasonal innovation.

In addition, Regal Confections markets a wide range of licensed products such as Disney, Lucasfilm, Emoji, Laura Secord, NHL, Mattel, MGA, Nickelodeon, Universal, DreamWorks and Illumination.

National presence

Regal Confections has a Canada-wide sales force operating out of Laval (Quebec), Mississauga (Ontario), Woodbridge (Ontario), Calgary (Alberta), Fredericton (New Brunswick) and Mount Pearl (Newfoundland).

The company's customer base includes warehouse clubs, wholesalers, grocery stores, drugstores, convenience stores, mass merchants, bulk food stores, dollar stores and independent specialty stores.

During peak season, the company employs over 500 people across 12 locations throughout Canada (offices, warehouses, manufacturing, packaging & repacking facilities).


Our divisions

Throughout the years, Regal Confections has launched its packaging & repacking department, and has acquired several companies in Canada. These strategic acquisitions have allowed Regal to become a manufacturer, to diversify its product offering, to strengthen its presence across Canada as well as in certain distribution channels, to increase its visibility in the United States, and to become your seasonal specialist.

Our history
1962

Walter Neufeld founded his company under the name Regal Crown, which became Regal Imports Ltd shortly after. At the time, the company, located on Forest Street in Montreal, imported European confectionery and cookies.

1969

Joe joined his father's company. In 1974, he became president and his brother Henri joined him in 1979.

1972

Beginning of the collaboration with World Confections, official distributor of candy sticks. It was not until 1985 that the famous Popeye candy sticks were introduced in Canada.

1975

Regal Imports Ltd. becomes the exclusive distributor of PEZ products in Canada.

1975

Regal Imports Ltd. becomes the exclusive distributor of certain Embaré products (Creamy Caramels) in Canada.

1976

Regal Imports Ltd. moves to Laval on Berlier Street.

1980

Launch of the Packaging & Repacking department.

1985

Regal Imports Ltd. becomes the exclusive distributor of Ce De Candy, Ltd (Rockets) products in Canada.

1987

Logo and company name transition to Confiserie Regal Confections, Inc.

1990

Dagenais becomes the head office. Regal Berlier is retained for packaging & repacking.

1993

Creation of Sweet Expressions as a gift baskets division.

1994

Gradually opening warehouses across Canada. Calgary was the first warehouse to open in 1994, followed by Mississauga in 1999.

1996

Beginning of the joint venture with Wawi Germany (Moritz) which introduces Regal to production.

1997

Regal becomes the exclusive distributor of Concord (Dubble Bubble) products in Canada.

1999

Regal becomes the exclusive distributor of Comet Chocolate products.

2000

Regal enters the business of designing and distributing licensed products. By 2022, Regal is the largest licensee in the confectionery and chocolate segment in Canada.

2005

Regal becomes the exclusive distributor of Tootsie Roll products in Canada.

2006

Regal becomes the exclusive distributor of Bazooka Candy Brands products in Canada.

2007

Acquisition of the private label McCormicks. Since 1906, this brand offers a variety of candy products.

2010

Regal becomes the exclusive distributor of Zaini products in Canada.

2011

Regal decides to expand its business by acquiring Jean-Talon Chocolate, located in Ville St- Laurent.

2013

Hani Basile becomes the president of Regal.

2015

Jean-Talon expands its production and storage capacity from 12,000 to 60,000 square feet. A few years later, Regal stopped buying Comet chocolates and had all its mini eggs, balls and solid figurines produced by Jean-Talon Chocolate.

2016

Acquisition of Euro Excellence (founded in 1985), importer and distributor of gourmet products in Canada.

2018

Purchase of equipment at Jean-Talon Chocolate for colored chocolate.

2019

Regal becomes the exclusive distributor of Terry's Orange products in Canada.

2019

Jean-Talon Chocolate becomes a certified peanut and nut free factory.

2020

Clearsprings Capital Partners, one of Canada's leading private equity firms, acquires a controlling interest in Regal and its divisions.

November 2021

Acquisition of Tosuta International Sales Ltd, importer and distributor of confectionery, throat lozenges and chocolate.

December 2021

Acquisition of Kisko Products, Inc. the largest freeze pop manufacturer in Canada.

July 2024

Acquisition of Mondoux Confectionery, distributor of top quality candies and chocolates.

Today Now operating with over 500 employees during peak seasons, 3 manufacturing facilities and 6 distribution centers, Regal is Canada's largest independent distributor and value-added co-packer of confectionery products, and a leading North American independent manufacturer of freeze pops and chocolate products.
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Community involvement

Regal Confections is a proud sponsor of children’s welfare. Not only do our products help bring smiles to children’s faces, but we also support certain causes to give children more reasons to smile.

STARLIGHT CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION CANADA
Making children smile and helping families cope with illness is the mission of Starlight Children's Foundation Canada. For more than 15 years, Regal Confections has been honoured to sponsor the foundation.

To learn more about the Starlight Children’s Foundation Canada, please visit their website.