Picard Peanuts Cobourg

Welcome to the Home of the Canadian Peanut, Picard Peanuts Ltd. is owned & operated by Jim Picard and family. As the Canadian pioneer of the first commercial shelling plant, Jim Picard and his family process tons of quality Jumbo Cocktail Peanuts, Extra Fancy Virginia Redskins, Spanish and Ontario-grown Valencia Peanuts. Since 1979, Picard Peanuts Ltd. has been farming, harvesting and retailing the best peanuts in Canada. HISTORY In the 1970’s, Jim Picard, was a successful corn producer who began to closely monitor the peanut production research and finally began experimenting with growing peanuts in 1979. This began the start of Canada’s very first commercial shelling plant. PEANUTS The Ontario grown peanut, although less productive than other peanut varieties grown under warmer climates, doesn’t require the use of many chemical herbicides and pesticides used by peanut producers in these countries. There is even no waste in the by-products of the peanut plant as immature peanuts are sold as birdfeed and local farmers use peanut hulls as bedding for livestock. All of our peanuts are stored in a cool storage until they are ready to be processed weekly in order to guarantee both quality and freshness. This year, Picard Peanuts Ltd. will be opening up a new processing site in which all four of our confectionary specialties will be made. This includes the same BeerNuts, 15 kinds of Brittle, Sponge Toffee, Caramel Corn, our same Pure Smooth Milk, Dark and White Chocolate covered Almonds, Raisins, Peanuts, Blueberries, Cranberries, Coffee Beans and numerous kinds of specialty coated nuts and fruits. The list goes on! Stop in to grab your favourites today!