Iowa sells more goods to Canada than to its next two largest foreign markets combined
- 184 Canadian-owned businesses employ 4,050 workers in Iowa
- $5.0 billion in annual exports of goods to Canada
- $3.6 billion in annual imports of goods from Canada
Did you know? Iowa-based grocery retailer, Hy-Vee, is known for its store-brand products – often referred to as “private brands”. Hy-Vee offers store-owned brands such as Good Graces gluten-free products, It’s Your Churn ice cream, and Paws pet products – all manufactured by external suppliers but sold exclusively as a Hy-Vee brand. As a matter of fact, when it comes to U.S. retailers’ private brand sales, Hy-Vee ranks within the Top 10. Products from Canadian suppliers are featured in several of Hy-Vee’s private brands, including bakery and snack items as well as beverages. Hy-Vee continues to pursue new Canadian vendors for their private brands due to Canada’s innovative, high-quality products and food safety track record.
