
{"id":71351,"date":"2025-05-24T00:04:33","date_gmt":"2025-05-24T00:04:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/?p=71351"},"modified":"2025-05-28T01:56:16","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T01:56:16","slug":"cheena-and-maple-terroir-bridging-canadian-products-to-japanese-markets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/cheena-and-maple-terroir-bridging-canadian-products-to-japanese-markets\/","title":{"rendered":"Cheena and Maple Terroir: Bridging Canadian Products to Japanese Markets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When people think of Canada, two culinary treasures often come to mind: rich, golden maple syrup and wild, pristine salmon. More than just exports, these delicacies are woven into the national identity. Maple syrup, harvested from the sap of sugar maple trees, has been part of Indigenous and Canadian traditions for centuries. Its deep amber hue and complex sweetness evoke images of snow-covered forests, cozy log cabins, and breakfasts by the fire\u2014iconography that has made it a symbol of Canadian hospitality and nature&#8217;s abundance. Meanwhile, Canadian salmon, especially wild-caught from the Pacific, is prized globally for its firm texture and clean, buttery flavor. It speaks to Canada&#8217;s vast wilderness, cold unspoiled waters, and sustainable fishing heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-photo-2.jpg\" class=\"td-modal-image\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1207\" src=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-photo-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71358\" style=\"width:210px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-photo-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-photo-2-249x300.jpg 249w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-photo-2-848x1024.jpg 848w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-photo-2-768x927.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-photo-2-348x420.jpg 348w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-photo-2-696x840.jpg 696w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-photo-2-150x181.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-photo-2-300x362.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-photo-2-600x724.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In Japan, where culinary precision and seasonal appreciation define the food culture, these products have found a devoted following. And for nearly five decades, few have championed this culinary connection more passionately than Shawn Lytton, President of Cheena Canada Ltd. and Maple Terroir Products Ltd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shawn\u2019s story is deeply personal\u2014and deeply binational. His mother, from Kyoto\u2019s historic Fushimi district, and his father, a Canadian from Nanaimo, British Columbia, met as university students in Japan. His father had received a Rotary scholarship from the University of British Columbia to study at Keio and Kyoto University, where their paths crossed. What began as a cultural exchange blossomed into a love story that would eventually shape a legacy of international entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After returning to Canada, the couple settled in Vancouver and opened a modest shop downtown. They noticed a surprising demand among Japanese tourists for gift-ready Canadian smoked salmon\u2014something attractively packaged, not just whole fish from Granville Island. Seizing this insight, they began processing wild Canadian salmon into sleek, travel-friendly formats. Soon after, maple products were added to their range\u2014another beloved Canadian staple that resonated deeply with Japanese consumers. By 1979, just a year after founding Cheena Canada, they had launched Cheena Japan and Maple Terroir, exporting these two quintessentially Canadian products to Japan and supplying duty-free shops, supermarkets, and department stores on both sides of the Pacific.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-photo-3.jpg\" class=\"td-modal-image\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1009\" src=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-photo-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71355\" style=\"width:225px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-photo-3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-photo-3-297x300.jpg 297w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-photo-3-150x151.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-photo-3-768x775.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-photo-3-416x420.jpg 416w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-photo-3-833x840.jpg 833w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-photo-3-300x303.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-photo-3-600x605.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-photo-3-696x702.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, Shawn and his son\u2014the third generation\u2014carry this legacy forward. Their story isn\u2019t just one of business success, but of cultural harmony: how a biracial family, born of love and mutual respect, intuitively understood a niche in the market that could only be seen from both Canadian and Japanese perspectives. Their journey illustrates the very essence of cross-cultural entrepreneurship\u2014where heritage becomes insight, and family becomes the bridge between nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this exclusive interview with Bridges Magazine, Shawn reflects on his family\u2019s journey and how a love story that began in Kyoto became the foundation for a business bridging cultures, generations, and markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bridges<\/strong>: Your parents founded Cheena in 1978 with a vision of sharing the pristine beauty of Canada through products like wild salmon and, later, maple goods under the Maple Terroir brand. How would you describe the legacy they\u2019ve built, and how has your family stayed true to that original spirit nearly five decades later?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shawn Lytton<\/strong>: Even at my tender age, I often think about what my parents sacrificed when I was growing up. When they started Cheena Canada in 1978, and Maple Terroir the following year, they persevered through 16 to 18-hour days, seven days a week\u2014driven by unwavering work ethic and dedication. As a youngster helping them out, I learned never to compromise on quality, to always be grateful to the customers who chose our brand over others, and to give back to the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-photo-1.jpg\" class=\"td-modal-image\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full td-caption-align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-photo-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-photo-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-photo-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-photo-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-photo-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-photo-1-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-photo-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-photo-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-photo-1-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-photo-1-1068x712.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">All photos: Cheena and Maple Terroir<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 1978, we\u2019ve been fortunate to continue supporting local organizations and proud to carry on our family\u2019s long-standing tradition of producing delicious, made-in-Canada products that people can truly enjoy with family and friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every time we receive emails and reviews from customers around the world, I feel inspired. Their feedback reminds us to push even harder\u2014not to cut corners with artificial additives or cheap, imported ingredients just to lower costs. We\u2019re committed to using the finest local ingredients to stay true to our values, maintain our customers\u2019 trust, and, in turn, hope they stay loyal to us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cheena and Maple Terroir have both expanded their product ranges over the years. How have you adapted to changing tastes and global trends, and which products today are the most popular among Canadian locals as well as your international customers?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-photo-4.jpg\" class=\"td-modal-image\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-photo-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71356\" style=\"width:185px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-photo-4.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-photo-4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-photo-4-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-photo-4-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-photo-4-420x420.jpg 420w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-photo-4-840x840.jpg 840w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-photo-4-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-photo-4-696x696.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We listen to what our customers have to say, which ultimately affects the taste profile and packaging design of our products. Of course we study the market trends to get an overview but when it comes to the small details, we listen and implement. For example, we had many customers asking us to use local and natural ingredients. For smoked salmon, we use wild, non-farmed Canadian salmon, smoked using traditional methods. For our maple products like popcorn, we use proudly Canadian-grown corn\u2014not imported. And for our cookies and stroopwafels, we source our flour from Canada, not overseas. Whenever possible, we focus on ingredients that are both grown and made in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our most popular seafood product is our shelf-stable retort smoked salmon, which does not require refrigeration. We take pride in our process, which allows the salmon to remain moist and tender on its own. At Maple Terroir, our maple cookies and stroopwafels have consistently performed well, thanks to the use of natural ingredients that keep them from being overly sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>Over the years, I\u2019ve come to understand the need to wear two hats\u2014one to grasp the capabilities of the Canadian standard, and the other to uphold the demands of the Japanese market.<\/p><cite><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\"><strong>Shawn Lytton<\/strong>, Director at Cheena Canada Ltd., Maple Terroir Products Ltd.<\/mark><\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:-15px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cheena.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"299\" src=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-logo-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71372\" style=\"width:130px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-logo-1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-logo-1-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-logo-1-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-logo-1-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-logo-1-150x112.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mapleterroir.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"175\" src=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-logo-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71374\" style=\"width:221px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-logo-2.jpg 400w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-logo-2-300x131.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-logo-2-150x66.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Japan has been a key market for Cheena, especially given how salmon has risen to rival tuna in popularity for sushi and sashimi. How did growing Cheena\u2019s presence in Japan influence your own development as a leader, and what have been some of your proudest milestones there?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-photo-5.jpg\" class=\"td-modal-image\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-photo-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71357\" style=\"width:305px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-photo-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-photo-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-photo-5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-photo-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-photo-5-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-photo-5-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-photo-5-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-photo-5-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CA25-Cheena-photo-5-1068x712.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Since penetrating the Japanese market decades ago, we\u2019ve always been challenged to improve our quality and service to meet the Japanese standard. The only way to achieve this was by pushing myself and those around me to think and act alike. Over the years, I\u2019ve come to understand the need to wear two hats\u2014one to grasp the capabilities of the Canadian standard, and the other to uphold the demands of the Japanese market. This combination allows us to create high-quality products with the attention to detail and care that the Japanese require. Our experience in both markets not only sharpens our capabilities, but also positions us to thrive in other global markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We truly believe we are pioneers in our particular segment of Canadian food products. One big milestone is the fact that we are still standing strong. We feel that to do business in Japan for this long, we must be doing something right\u2014and for that, we are proud and grateful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">As Cheena and Maple Terroir approach the 50-year mark, with a third generation already heavily involved, what are you and your family most proud of when you look back at your journey \u2014 from a small Canadian family business to an international ambassador for Canadian quality and nature?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Operating a family business is never easy. We\u2019ve faced our share of challenges\u2014most recently, the impacts of COVID-19, fluctuating exchange rates, and tariffs that now affect us indirectly. But through thick and thin, our family has navigated it all. As we continue working in partnership with one of the world\u2019s most demanding markets, we believe Japan is worth every effort. It remains close to our hearts, and we\u2019ll continue to honor that relationship with dedication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cheena.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cheena.com<\/a><\/strong><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mapleterroir.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mapleterroir.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When people think of Canada, two culinary treasures often come to mind: rich, golden maple syrup and wild, pristine salmon. More than just exports, these delicacies are woven into the national identity. Maple syrup, harvested from the sap of sugar maple trees, has been part of Indigenous and Canadian traditions for centuries. 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