Chapman’s Ice Cream pledges no price increase as Ontario company shifts away from U.S. suppliers

Chapman’s Ice Cream, an Ontario-based company, is making a strategic shift to source more than 70% of its ingredients locally by mid-2027, aiming to reduce its reliance on U.S. suppliers. To cushion customers from any immediate impact, the company has vowed to keep prices stable until March 2028. This move is significant as it underscores a broader trend among Canadian businesses seeking to mitigate the effects of potential U.S. tariff changes and supply chain disruptions. By securing local supply chains, Chapman’s Ice Cream could better control costs and ensure product availability, which is increasingly important in a global market fraught with uncertainties.