Chapman Ice Cream pledges to cut American ingredients without raising prices

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Photo by Handout/Chapman’s Ice CreamChapman’s Ice Cream, the largest independent ice cream manufacturer in Canada, has pledged to completely shift away from United States companies and ingredients – without increasing its prices for Canadian customers – in response to “unjustified tariffs” imposed by the United States.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountIn posts on its company social media, Chapman’s said it has been working since the first round of tariffs to re-source components to Canadian or non-U.S. companies, and is now on track to convert over 70 per cent of its American ingredients by mid-2027.It said the business has not only managed to keep its costs the same, but we have also partnered with other Canadian companies to reshore production of some items that have never been produced in Canada before.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. 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Please try again“We stand with the Canadian government, and all provinces, in our outright rejection of these unjustified tariffs,” said chief operating officer Ashley Chapman. “Walking away from a ‘deal’ that would sacrifice our economic sovereignty and harm the unique cultural identity of Quebec was the only option.”The family-run company has been making ice cream and frozen treats since 1973, and has a lineup of more than 280 products sold across the country.Chapman said that as the trade war escalates, the business is making the commitment to its customers that it will not have a price increase until March 2028.“We will continue to support our employees with a living wage and provide our customers with the best product for the best price, using only 100% Canadian dairy,” he said. “Buy Canadian, Support Canadian!”We apologize, but this video has failed to load.This advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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