Cedar Valley Selections makes pita chips and salad dressings combining family-focused Lebanese recipes with fresh, Canadian ingredients.

Kids bring in all kinds of things from the outside, like bugs, dirt, or smells. But one day, Ameen Fadel brought in something his mother, Surria, never expected—a business plan.

After sharing their family recipes with friends in the community, the demand spread for Lebanese foods using Canadian techniques and ingredients. Starting as a high school project when Ameen was only 16 years old, Cedar Valley envisions a better future for Canadian eaters—blending flavourful and family-focused foods with local ingredients, handiwork, and a touch of fun in every bite.

Today, Cedar Valley pita chips and salad dressings are enjoyed by families across Canada. A reminder that meals can be memories, too.