The Great Canadian Sausage Report

What Canada Was Making in 2025
If there’s one thing we know at High Caliber, it’s that Canadians take their sausage seriously. From backyard smokers to full-scale production floors, 2025 was a year of bold flavours, classic favourites, and a few regional surprises that prove one thing: there’s no single “Canadian taste” — and we kind of love that.

Across the country, these were the heavy hitters:

To kick off the year (and our Great Canadian Series), let’s take a look at what was flying off the shelves last year.🇨🇦 Canada’s Top 10 Best Sellers of 2025

  1. High Temp Cheddar Cheese – The undisputed champ, eh? Melt-in-all-the-right-places perfection.
  2. Tubed 2022 Lamb Casing – A favourite for consistency and performance.
  3. 21PK-S Processed Collagen Casing – Reliable, efficient, and production-friendly.
  4. Tubed 2932 Hog Casing – A classic that never goes out of style.
  5. Maple Sausage Seasoning – Because, duh, Canada.
  6. Garlic Sausage Seasoning – Simple, familiar, and always in demand.
  7. Peppered Jerky Seasoning – Proof that jerky is truly the snack of champions.
  8. Bratwurst Seasoning – A timeless favourite with serious staying power.
  9. Jalapeño Smokie Seasoning – Heating things up coast to coast.
  10. Mild Italian Seasoning – Comfort flavour done right.

If 2025 taught us anything, it’s that cheese, casings, and classic flavours are a winning combination.🗺️ Best Sellers by Province (and Territory)

Now for the fun part — what Canadians were making region by region – use the map above or keep reading to see the list…

From sweet maple to fibrous casings and jerky that packs a punch, these regional favourites show just how diverse Canadian production really is.
What This Tells Us Going Into 2026

Canadians love tradition — but they’re not afraid of flavour. High-performance ingredients matter, reliability matters, and when something works, it really works. At the same time, regional preferences continue to shape what gets made, sold, and loved across the country.

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Got a favourite from the list? Or something you think deserves its moment? We’d love to feature your creations, so email us and submit what you’re working on at home this season.

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