Testimonials
"A.S. May has repeatedly proven itself to be a great business partner for Ocean Brands. The great thing about AS May is that every member of staff truly cares about the success of the products they manage. It’s refreshing to deal with a broker that is as emotionally invested in your brands success as you are as the brand owner. Although they may represent several brands their account managers are always accessible and on top of my business. I have no hesitation in recommending them to other companies looking to make an impact in the Ontario marketplace."
Pierre Paul Massy
Director of Sales Eastern Canada, Ocean Brands.
“… staff truly cares about the success of the products they manage …”
“… a limited number of principals, which allows for great focus on our brands …”
"A.S. May Powell has been our Ontario sales partner for nearly 20 years, during which time our sales have increased dramatically. What we particularly like about ASMP is that they have a limited number of principals, which allows for great focus on our brands. They have strong head office contacts, and the fact that most of their staff have been with the company for a long time assures brand continuity. This is important at a time of rapid movement of retail head office personnel. This stability very much applies to their retail staff as well – ask to spend a day with one of them and you will see the sort of relationships they have built up with store personnel. The strongest endorsement I could give ASMP is the fact that in 2017 they celebrated100 years of continuous successful service to the industry – not many companies can boast of that history."
Tim Powell
Chairman of CB Powell Sales Ltd.
"The number one food broker in Canada. How else could they maintain their representation for the Gold Seal line of canned seafood for over 80 years. As the VP Sales and Marketing at Canfisco, I had the opportunity to work with the A.S. May team for over 14 years. During this time, their knowledge of the grocery landscape in Canada as well as their experience in our category helped propel Gold Seal to the number two brand of seafood in Canada. Thoroughly recommend adding A.S. May to anyone looking to enhance their go-to-market organization."
Greg Smith
VP Sales & Marketing, Canfisco
“The number one food broker in Canada…”
“Your team’s dedication to familiarizing themselves with the store clerks has played a pivotal role in ensuring smooth operations…”
"Our partnership with the AS May retail team has significantly improved our retail presence and performance. Your emphasis on consistent monthly store visits has been instrumental in maintaining a strong brand presence on shelf. This consistent and strategic approach has proven efficient in addressing concerns such as rotating stock, and mitigating out-of-stock issues by engaging with store clerks to place warehouse orders. Your team’s dedication to familiarizing themselves with the store clerks has played a pivotal role in ensuring smooth operations. By establishing strong relationships in store with those who manage relevant sections, we’re able to identify, address and rectify issues at store level resulting in an improvement in the overall availability of our products. Your commitment to adhering to planograms has been commendable. Ensuring that all listed items are in their designated positions, as well, securing off shelf secondary displays has positively impacted our product visibility and sales. Monthly feedback with photos, retail audits (competitive and brand related) along with commentary are shared back with principal partners for review and action. I firmly believe that the consistency and quality of your store visits are more critical than the frequency of said visits given that POG’s may change twice a year. Thanks for your continued dedication to excellence and I look forward to the continued success of our partnership."
Alex Powell
President, CB Powell
"Sunsweet Growers is very proud to be associated with the A.S. May organization for the past 25 years. Over the years, we have experienced strong periods of growth together through hard work, cooperation, patience, and perseverance. Dave Cardy and his team are a passionate group of professionals who take pride in growing the business and bringing new ideas to the table. They have been instrumental in helping us to navigate the complexities and challenging landscape of the marketplace. "
Jeff Garrison
Sunsweet Growers
“We have experienced strong periods of growth together through hard work, cooperation, patience, and perseverance.”
“…allowing them to customize and create the right go-to-market strategies to best suit your needs…”
“In my opinion AS May is one of the absolute best Independent Food Brokers in Canada. They have a tremendous legacy, extremely passionate, knowledgeable and dedicated team and know how to navigate the complexities of the Canadian retail & wholesale network. Their savvy business acumen and approach covers all the fundamentals most needed in today’s market. They certainly are not the largest but their size is a big advantage in allowing them to customize and create the right go to market strategies to best suit your needs and achieve your goals…they understand the reality that one size does not fit all. I’ve personally had the pleasure of working with this team as a retailer and as a importer & wholesaler, they are the real deal”
Tony Morello
Retired Retail Executive and Consultant
