Goodfood headquarters photographed on February 6, 2023, in Montreal. The Canadian Press
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has suspended the operating licence of Quebec-based meal-kit and grocery delivery company GoodFood, citing regulatory non-compliance under federal food laws.
The suspension took effect on Dec. 30, 2025, according to a notice published on the CFIA’s website. It applies to GoodFood’s Safe Food for Canadians (SFC) licence, which is required for companies that ship food across provincial or territorial borders.
What the suspension means
With the licence suspended, GoodFood is not permitted to carry out activities covered under the SFC authorization. This includes certain interprovincial food distribution operations.
The CFIA clarified that a licence suspension occurs when a company fails to meet requirements outlined in the Safe Food for Canadians Act, its regulations, or the Food and Drugs Act.
Importantly, the agency confirmed that no food recalls are associated with the suspension.
Company responds
In a statement emailed to CTV News, GoodFood said it was disappointed by the decision but emphasized that the issue is not related to food safety.
The company said there are “no food safety issues” at its facilities and described the concerns raised by the CFIA as largely procedural. These include internal processes such as the handling and review of customer complaints.
GoodFood added that most customers will see little to no disruption, noting that deliveries across Canada will continue, with limited exceptions.
Operations continue in parts of Canada
GoodFood confirmed that its Calgary facility remains fully operational and will continue fulfilling orders.
The company said the suspension decision was issued by the CFIA’s National Director’s Office in Toronto and was based on what it described as “perceived non-compliances.”
GoodFood expressed confidence that the outstanding issues can be addressed quickly and said it expects the suspension to be resolved within days.
What happens next
The CFIA stated that the licence will be reinstated once the company completes the required corrective actions. If those measures are not taken within 90 days of the suspension date, the licence could be cancelled entirely.
Under federal rules, SFC licences may be suspended for several reasons, including failure to comply with food regulations, non-payment of licensing fees, or situations where continued operations could pose a risk to public safety.
For now, the agency says it will continue monitoring the situation as GoodFood works toward compliance.
