Nestle Canada announces exit from frozen meals and pizza businesses

North York, Ont. – Nestlé Canada has announced the wind-down and exit of its Frozen Meals & Pizza business over the next six months in Canada.

Affected product lines include Delissio, Stouffer’s, Lean Cuisine and Life Cuisine.

The company will focus on confectionery, coffee and beverages, ice cream, infant foods and supplements, health science products, food service, premium waters and pet food.

“Nestlé Canada attributes much of its long-term success to its ability to adapt and evolve within the industry. This decision enables us to further invest in priority categories. We remain open to enhancing our portfolio where it makes sense for our business,” said John Carmichael, president and CEO, Nestlé Canada, in a news release.

Nestlé Canada does not have a factory in Canada that manufactures any of its frozen meals or pizza products.