Thunder Bay, ON – April 2025 – Marten Falls First Nation is proud to invite the public to the Grand Opening celebration of Cav-Tal Foods Ltd., held on-site at the Cav-Tal business location—701 Norah Crescent, Thunder Bay—on Thursday, April 17, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This celebration marks a major milestone in Marten Falls’ journey toward economic sovereignty and food security.
The grand opening event will offer an opportunity to tour the facility, meet the team, and learn more about how this acquisition supports regional food supply efforts across Northern Ontario. The facility now includes a walk-in retail service, increasing access to quality food products for local residents. Refreshments and light snacks will be served, and community members, partners, and media are warmly welcome to attend.
This grand opening follows Marten Falls First Nation’s acquisition of Cav-Tal Foods Ltd., a leading bulk food distribution company supplying major chains like Safeway and Metro and local vendors. The acquisition includes a 36,000-square-foot food distribution center and ensures seamless operations with all existing staff retained.
As part of this expansion, Marten Falls has successfully amalgamated Bay Meats LP into the Cav-Tal business, streamlining operations under a single, community-led enterprise. This integration strengthens capacity, efficiency, and impact across the region.
We are also pleased to introduce Alex Siciliano as the new Chief Executive Officer of Cav-Tal Foods LP. Alex brings with him a wealth of experience in logistics, supply chains, and values-driven leadership. We are so pleased he has joined us in this next phase of growth, and we look forward to the continued success of Cav-Tal Foods LP under his guidance.
“This acquisition marks an exciting step forward in our commitment to economic development, sustainability, and providing essential services to northern and remote communities,” said Chief Bruce Achneepineskum of Marten Falls First Nation. “By investing in businesses like Cav-Tal Foods LP and Bay Meats LP, we are creating long-term opportunities for our people and strengthening the economic foundation of our First Nation.”
About Marten Falls First Nation Marten Falls First Nation is a remote Anishinaabe community located at the confluence of the Albany and Ogoki Rivers in Northern Ontario. The First Nation is focused on building a strong, sustainable economy that provides meaningful opportunities for its members while supporting broader regional growth.
