In-Depth Look
Lekiu Importing (LKI) was founded in 1946 by Gunn Louie and his two returning war veteran sons who served in the Royal Canadian Army during the Second World War (1939- 1945). His three daughters were also integral to the success of LKI.
Prior to the start of the Korean War in 1950, the youngest son who finished basic training in the Canadian Army, was honorably discharged, and joined LKI.
For over 70 years, Lekiu Importing has been one of Canada’s leading distributors of Asian foods and global products. We have grown tremendously into a leader in the Canadian food distributing industry.
Products distributed now include:
- Specialty foods of all nationalities (including European)
- Pharmaceuticals (over the counter)
- Health and beauty Aids (HABA)
- General merchandise (GM)
Canadian and Privately-Owned
Lekiu Importing Co. Ltd. is a privately held, 100% Canadian-owned company.
It is NOT a subsidiary or a division of retail or wholesale groups such as:
H.Y. Louie Co., Ltd – London Drugs and Fresh Street Market
Loblaws – T & T Supermarkets and Canda Six Fortune Enterprises.
Because we are not a subsidiary or division of retail or wholesale companies, LKI is able to cover 100% of the Canadian market without any conflicts of interest. We do not give special preference to specific retail groups.
LKI is NOT a non-Canadian, foreign wholesaler such as JFC International (Japan foods), Nishimoto/Wismettac Asian Foods, or Tree of Life/KeHE Distributors.
Respect, Ethicalness, Integrity, Accountability, and Responsibility
Our Commitment to Legal Compliance and with Integrity
Our personal compliance program ensures that we obey all applicable laws and regulations while conducting business around the world. We gain the trust of our stakeholders through practicing the traits of respect, ethicalness, integrity, accountability, and responsibility.
Because we value such traits, we also look for suppliers, vendors, principals, and customers that champion such values.
For our current and potential suppliers, the seven key criteria for LKI are:
[1] Meeting Health Canada standards
[2] Competitively priced
[3] Steady supply
[4] Meeting market demand,
[5] In-line with consumer trends
[6] Providing advertising and promotion support
[7] Partnership building
In addition to the supplier criteria, for products, we put heavy emphasis on authenticity, quality, and value.
Sustainability – Protecting Earth’s Resources
Every Business Decision Takes Sustainable Practices Into Consideration
Sustainability is all about preserving the air, water, land, and people on Earth. From macro-scale issues like greenhouse gases to climate change, to local issues like coffee and cocoa farmers earning a fair wage, Lekiu Importing Co. Ltd. is committed to supporting suppliers, customers, and business processes that will have positive impacts in the world we live in.