“In Métis culture, bannock has always been defined as a community food. It is a recipe born from resilience, meant to be shared at the dinner table, and designed to bring people together”
What is Bannock?
Bannock (often referred to as La Gaalet in Métis culture) is a versatile, quick-cooking bread that has served as a cornerstone of Indigenous and Métis diets for centuries.
While its origins are a blend of ancestral Indigenous traditions and influences from Scottish fur traders, it has evolved into a distinct symbol of Métis heritage and resilience across North America.
Tradition That Travels
Historically, bannock was the ultimate "Trail Food". Because it requires minimal ingredients and no yeast, it could be prepared over an open fire, in a heavy cast-iron skillet, or even wrapped around a willow branch.
In the harsh winters of the Canadian prairies, it provided the essential energy needed for trappers, hunters, and families on the move. At The Bannock Factory, we preserve this history while meeting the demands of modern Indigenous procurement.
What we offer
Métis Tradition You Can Truly Count On.
For restaurants, schools, and caterers, consistency is everything. You want to serve authentic Indigenous cuisine, but you need a product that performs every single time.
We have taken our perfected family recipe and scaled it for high-volume demand without losing the artisan quality.
With Bannock in a Box, you aren't just serving bread; you’re serving a decade of culinary expertise and a lifetime of Métis tradition.
No Flour. No Mess. Just Fresh-Baked Tradition.
Bannock in a Box isn't a mix that requires you to clear your counters and start from scratch. Our bannock is fully pre-baked in a commercial kitchen using our perfected heritage recipe.
We’ve handled the measurements, the kneading, and the long bake. When you open the box, you’re holding a finished HACCP-compliant bannock bun that is ready to eat the moment it thaws.
For that "fresh-from-the-hearth" experience, simply warm it in the oven to crisp the crust, or pop it in the microwave for approximately 45 seconds for a soft, steaming-hot treat.
Retail & Institutional Solutions: Tradition at Any Scale
Whether you are bringing a taste of the homeland to your family dinner or serving a community of thousands, we have a solution designed for your scale.
Retail Pack (6 pieces) is the perfect freezer-aisle staple for quick, home-cooked comfort, while our Institutional Pack (72 pieces) provides the high-volume reliability required by schools, caterers, and professional kitchens.
Available through major grocers and national distributors like Sysco, Bannock in a Box ensures that authentic, Métis tradition is always within reach—ready to be warmed in the oven and shared at any table.
A Legacy Shared at Scale
While there are as many recipes and methods for making bannock as there are families on the prairies—each with their own traditions and techniques—this is our family recipe. It’s the one we’ve perfected over generations and the one we are now honoured to share with the rest of the world.
At Faraci Foods | The Bannock Factory, we’ve taken the heart of that home kitchen and optimized it for the modern food service landscape. We offer a scalable Indigenous food solution that helps our partners meet social procurement goals while serving a product of unmatched quality.
Today, our Certified Métis business is the trusted choice for:
National Distribution: Available through Sysco, Mariner Neptune and Northern Meats for institutional supply.
Public & Private Sectors: Serving school divisions, healthcare facilities, and government organizations.
Industry & Infrastructure: Fueling remote work sites, film productions, and emergency response teams across the country.
From our manufacturing facility in Winnipeg to the national supply chain, we’ve made sure that while the scale has grown, the tradition remains exactly as it was meant to be.
Looking for a reliable bannock supplier? Let’s start the conversation.
This isn’t just a business—it’s a reflection of what we believe in. We’re here to create food that matters, led by a shared commitment to quality and care.