DoorDash Announces Significant Grocery Expansion in Canada

The expansion brings 12 grocery banners from Empire’s family of brands – including Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, FreshCo, Farm Boy, and Longo’s – onto DoorDash. Convenience options like Needs, Boni-Soir, and Voisin are also available.

With Empire Company Limited joining the platform, DoorDash now partners with four of the largest five grocery companies in Canada (based on reported sales figures). The expansion comes amid accelerating consumer demand for on-demand grocery and retail essentials, with 25% of monthly active users on DoorDash in Canada engaging with grocery, convenience, alcohol and retail categories in December 2025.

“Home to over a dozen banners spanning coast to coast, Empire is one of the most trusted names in Canadian grocery and retail,” said Mike Goldblatt, Vice President of Enterprise Business Development and Partnerships at DoorDash. “As Canadians increasingly face time pressure, DoorDash is proud to help give some time back through on-demand grocery delivery – whether it’s a full weekly shop or just for tonight’s dinner. Together, we’re making everyday shopping more convenient and accessible.”

Consumers can access nearly 10,000 items available on DoorDash on average per store from Empire’s family of brands, including fresh produce, pantry staples, household essentials, and pharmacy items. Grocery orders via DoorDash are delivered in under 60 minutes on average from order to drop-off in Canada’s largest five cities – helping time-pressed consumers manage busy schedules without compromising selection.*

“As digital grocery adoption continues to grow, partnerships with local commerce platforms like DoorDash allow us to extend the reach of our banners and better serve evolving consumer expectations,” said Mohit Grover, SVP of eCommerce at Empire Company Limited. “We’re providing customers with flexible, on-demand access to quality and value in more ways than ever before, while complementing our in-store experience.”

As part of the launch, DoorDash is collaborating with Sylvia Nguyen – the creator behind Nguyen Food Stall – known for sharing approachable Vietnamese-inspired recipes. She curated three practical weeknight recipes designed to help Canadians shop smarter and make the most of their grocery baskets. Each recipe can be prepared in an hour or less and uses overlapping ingredients across dishes to help households stretch their shopping dollars further while simplifying meal planning.

By showcasing how consumers can build a versatile basket across Empire’s family of brands, the collaboration reinforces the convenience and value of ordering groceries on-demand through DoorDash.