Frequently
Asked Questions

Our different products are made from top-quality pork and beef.

Our products are manufactured at facilities that are constantly modified and improved. We take allergies very seriously. All the ingredients in our products are indicated on the packaging, with the main allergens, if applicable, always clearly identified. Most are gluten-free, with few exceptions. For products containing wheat, this ingredient is always included on the list of allergens.

It varies from one product to the next, and that’s why we always make sure the expiration date is clearly marked on each of our products.

Yes, for up to 3 months.

Once the package is open, our cooked products can be stored for 5 days and our dried products for 7 days as long as they are kept refrigerated. We recommend consuming any of our products that have been exposed to an ambient temperature of around 20°C for a period of around 2 hours, and that leftovers not be re-refrigerated.

The production method is different. Cooked products are prepared in the oven and are ready to eat once cooked. Dried products are prepared in drying rooms inside meticulously controlled environments. Drying takes place slowly and the process is never accelerated.

Our deli products contain these ingredients. Please contact us for more information.

All our products are manufactured in Canada, mainly at our two plants located in Laval and Montréal-Nord.

Please consult the following link for Health Canada’s dietary recommendations for pregnant women: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/pregnancy/guide-healthy-pregnancy.html

All our product recipes and production steps are in line with Italian traditions.

No, none of our products are vegetarian or vegan.

Yes, all our products must be kept cold. They should not be stored at room temperature for longer than 2 hours.

The Fantino & Mondello brand is owned by Viau Food Products Inc., a subsidiary of Maple Leaf Foods.

Viau Food Products inc. has been owned by Maple Leaf Foods since November 2018. To learn more, visit the Maple Leaf Foods corporate website.

Viau Food Products is owned by Maple Leaf Foods, a public company.

Safety and security tests are carried out directly at our in-house laboratory located in our Laval plant.

Yes, some of them do, and this extends their shelf life and ensures optimal food safety.

Visit the Viau Food Products website to peruse our certifications along with their explanations.

Fantino & Mondello products are intended for the retail market, but Viau also markets certain foodservice products. We invite you to visit the Viau Food Products website for more information.

As Fantino & Mondello products are available in grocery stores, prices are indicated in stores and on the websites of the various grocery stores.