Demetres Brings Award-Winning, Globally Inspired Ice Cream to Ontario Grocery Freezers

TORONTO, ON — One of Canada’s beloved dessert brands is bringing its handcrafted ice cream beyond its dessert shops and into grocery freezers across Ontario. Demetres is expanding its grocery offering with a collection of globally inspired 500 mL pints, giving ice cream lovers the chance to enjoy some of the brand’s signature flavours at home.

Based in Ontario, Demetres has been making artisanal ice cream since 1989 and is known for pairing its house-made ice creams with indulgent desserts. The brand describes its ice creams as small-batch and made with premium ingredients, including Belgian chocolate, real fruit purées, roasted nuts, and house-made toppings.

The move into grocery builds on Demetres’ long-standing ice cream program. According to the brand, its 500 mL pints are available through Demetres locations, its website, and grocery retailers.

For more information, visit Demetres’ official website or explore its grocery pint collection.

A Celebration of Canada’s Diverse Food Culture

At the heart of the collection is a celebration of flavours influenced by the many culinary traditions represented across Canada. Demetres transforms familiar desserts and ingredients from different food cultures into rich, indulgent ice cream flavours.

The collection includes:

Dubai Chocolate — Inspired by the popular Middle Eastern-style chocolate dessert, this decadent combination brings together chocolate, pistachio, and crunchy pastry-inspired elements for a rich and textural ice cream experience.

Über Ube — Featuring sweet, nutty ube, or purple yam, this vibrant flavour draws inspiration from Filipino dessert culture. The flavour has also received national recognition, earning Demetres the Excellence in Ethnic Product Award at the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards.

Sassy Mango Lassi — A refreshing interpretation of the South Asian mango lassi, pairing mango-inspired flavour with creamy, tangy notes for a bright dessert suited to summer.

Whispers of Saffron — Inspired by the culinary traditions of the Middle East and South Asia, this sophisticated flavour combines saffron, rose, cardamom, cream, and pistachio-inspired elements.

Matcha White Chocolatea — Made with ceremonial-quality Japanese matcha and Belgian white chocolate flakes, this flavour balances the earthy character of matcha with creamy sweetness.

Recognition From Canada’s Food Industry

Demetres’ expansion into grocery comes as the brand continues to receive recognition for its innovative approach to ice cream.

At the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards, Demetres received the Excellence in Ethnic Product Award for both Über Ube and Whispers of Saffron, recognizing products that celebrate Canada’s diverse food culture.

The brand has also earned recognition at The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. At the 2025 Royal Food Competitions, Kayvan Mahbod of Demetres in Woodbridge, Ontario, was named Grand Champion Ice Cream.

Readers can explore the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair’s Champions Showcase for more information on the competition and its winners.

Award-Winning Ice Cream, Now for the Freezer

Demetres’ grocery collection gives consumers another way to experience the brand’s approach to premium, artisanal ice cream without having to visit one of its dessert locations.

With flavours inspired by Filipino, Japanese, South Asian, and Middle Eastern culinary traditions, the collection reflects the increasingly diverse food culture found across Ontario—and offers a distinctly Canadian way to explore those flavours: straight from the freezer.

The collection is available through participating grocery retailers in Ontario. Consumers can check Demetres’ official grocery pint page for product information and retailer availability.