Our History
1903 marked the beginnings of the H.Y. Louie Company at the corner of Georgia and Main Street in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
For over 100 years, the family business has been nimble and adaptable with the energy and foresight to grow and thrive in the highly competitive grocery industry.
The name "Georgia Main" is a nod to our rich heritage and our beginnings.
A Local Food Company
As the parent company for two of BC’s most trusted and loved food brands, IGA and Fresh St. Market, Georgia Main Food Group is fresh in ideas and filled with an invigorated vision.
IGA is the simple one-stop-shop and the perfect place to nourish a busy day. Proud to deliver simple goodness to its communities since 1955.
Fresh St. Market is where a local market meets everyday shopping, it’s where fresh ideas meet the pursuit of what is new and delicious. It’s where fresh meets everyday.
Georgia Main Food Group has always been proud of its B.C. roots and supports local in everything we do. That's why we're committed to sustaining the environment and supporting our community in everything that we do, from sourcing products, to managing waste, to choosing responsible packaging and everything in between. Click to see our Environmental Initiatives.
Careers
Interested in supporting the best BC grocery retailer? Then we’ve got the job for you! Join a team of committed colleagues where collaboration and camaraderie come hand in hand with success.
We offer competitive total compensation packages that will vary by role and location. Some websites share our job opportunities and may provide salary estimates without our knowledge. These estimates are based on similar jobs and postings for general comparison, but are not provided by or monitored for accuracy by our company.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through the links above, please reach out to us at careers@georgiamain.com with any questions.
News
December 15, 2023 - Georgia Main Food Group to open its first-ever Asian Grocery Store
November 19, 2021 - British Columbia Flood and Transportation Crisis
October 13, 2021 - Fresh St. Market becomes First Grocer in Canada to Partner with Zero-Waste Packaging Platform Reusables.com
October 4, 2021 - Georgia Main Food Group has collectively donated the equivalent of 1 million meals
September 9, 2021 - Fresh St. Market and IGA Stores of BC transition to phenol-free receipts in all its grocery stores
August 19, 2021 - Two B.C.-based grocery chains partner with FoodMesh to ensure no food in its stores go to waste
COVID-19 Updates & Protocols
At Georgia Main Food Group, the safety and wellness of our staff and our customers remain our highest priority. As Covid-19 affects our communities, our work continues. We are vigilant; heeding all federal, provincial and local health advisories; and where it makes sense, adjusting efforts to safeguard our community.
For updates and store protocols, please click below:
Our Brands
It’s where a local market meets everyday shopping, it’s where fresh ideas meet the pursuit of what is new and delicious. It’s where fresh meets everyday.
Now more than ever IGA is the simple one-stop shop and the perfect place to nourish a busy day.
Meiga is a grocery store that creates its own niche through the cultural celebration of food. Our commitment to freshness is found in our products but it’s also embedded into our attitude, with a fresh view on what a grocery store experience could be like.
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