How D&D Poultry Supports Government and Institutional Food Programs in Ontario

Institutional food service operates under a different set of pressures than a restaurant. The people you’re feeding may have dietary restrictions you’re legally required to accommodate. Your supplier’s certifications may be subject to audit by public health authorities. The volume consistency you need has to hold across weeks and months, not just a single event.

D&D Poultry has been supplying chicken to Ontario institutional food programs for decades. Here’s what that supply relationship looks like.

HACCP Certification as a Foundation

For any government facility, hospital, long-term care home, or public institution, HACCP certification from your food supplier isn’t optional — it’s a procurement requirement. We implemented our HACCP program in 2006 and have maintained it continuously since. Full documentation is available for any procurement process that requires it.

Halal Certification for Diverse Populations

Ontario’s public institutions serve populations that reflect the province’s remarkable cultural diversity. Providing halal-certified options is not just accommodation — in many facilities, it’s a matter of dignity for the people being served. D&D Poultry’s halal certification covers our full production line, with complete documentation available for institutional procurement requirements.

Product Formats That Work for Institutional Kitchens

Institutional kitchens need products that minimize prep labour, cook consistently in high-volume formats, and hold well on a serving line. Our most popular institutional formats include fully cooked sliced and diced chicken — heat and serve, no further processing required — and our IQF portioned breasts and specialty items that cook evenly regardless of batch size.

Ontario Sourcing and Reporting

Many Ontario government food programs have local sourcing requirements or reporting obligations. As an Ontario-based manufacturer using Ontario-sourced chicken wherever possible, D&D Poultry is a natural fit. We’re a Toronto facility, a family business now in its third generation, and a company that has been part of this community for over thirty years.

Contact Darko Janovski at darko@ddpoultry.com or 416-609-9300 for institutional supply inquiries. For large institutional accounts, D&D works with McCormack Bourrie Sales & Marketing in Concord, Ontario — experienced across healthcare, educational, and government food program segments.