At Harold T. Griffin Inc. (HTG), the food business is a long-standing family tradition. For four generations, the family has been a leader in its chosen segments of the Canadian food industry. Their dedication in food products since 1940 and in food ingredients since 1955 has created the strong foundation for a thriving business today. HTG was started by Harold T. Griffin, whose father was a successful food wholesaler. Harold, with his wife Helen, built the company and guided it through its initial stages of growth.

In 1955, the Griffin’s nephew, James (Jim) Kenney joined the company and under his direction, HTG took a major step forward. The Food Ingredients Division was created and the flagship line of Club Des Millionnaires canned fish was expanded.

With his science background and experience in the food business, Jim brought a new dimension to the company. HTG became one of the first importers of dehydrated vegetables to the Canadian market.

In the family tradition, Jim's oldest son, Bruce Kenney joined the firm in 1972 and guided HTG through retail product expansion and a major ingredient acquisition in 1988.

As president, Bruce now presides over company activities, including retail and corporate affairs. After practicing law for 15 years, Bruce's brother, Grant Kenney, joined HTG as Vice-President and General Manager of the Food Ingredients Division.

The family, along with the rest of HTG's management team will continue expanding the company's industry leadership role in new directions while maintaining the solid business principles as set down over the last four generations.