PCD Imports Expands Canadian Portfolio with French Macarons Planned for 2027
Montreal-based PCD Imports, also known as Più Che Dolci, is preparing to introduce French macarons to the Canadian market in 2027, strengthening its portfolio of European specialty food products and expanding opportunities for food-service and retail businesses across the country.
MONTREAL Antonio Lucifero, president of PCD Imports, also known as Più Che Dolci, has announced plans to expand the company’s portfolio with the upcoming introduction of French macarons to the Canadian market. Planned for 2027, the new product range is expected to provide Canadian restaurateurs, retailers and other food-sector companies with access to a specialty pastry associated with French culinary tradition.
Under an exclusive distribution agreement, PCD Imports will bring the French macaron range to Canada as part of its broader strategy of connecting Canadian businesses with European food products and international suppliers. The initiative represents another step in the company’s efforts to diversify its offering while supporting Canadian businesses looking for new products to incorporate into their menus, retail selections and food-service portfolios.
For Lucifero, the planned launch reflects the company’s continued focus on developing international partnerships and making European specialty products more accessible to businesses in Canada. The French macarons will complement PCD Imports’ existing selection of European specialties, which includes pastries, desserts, croissants and cannoli designed primarily for food professionals.
French Macarons Bring European Pastry Expertise to Canada
Macarons are among the best-known products of French pastry culture. Recognized for their delicate almond-based shells, smooth fillings and wide range of flavors, the pastries have become popular across international food markets and are frequently featured in bakeries, cafés, restaurants, hotels, specialty retailers and dessert businesses.
The planned 2027 introduction will allow PCD Imports to add another distinctive European pastry category to its Canadian portfolio. Through its exclusive distribution arrangement, the company intends to make the product available to Canadian businesses seeking to broaden their dessert and pastry offerings.
For food-service operators, specialty pastries can provide opportunities to introduce new menu items, seasonal selections and premium dessert experiences. Retailers can also use specialty European products to diversify their prepared-food and dessert categories and appeal to customers interested in international food products.
PCD Imports’ approach centers on serving professional customers rather than focusing solely on direct-to-consumer sales. By working with restaurateurs, retailers and other food-sector businesses, the company aims to create access to international products through established commercial channels.
The French macaron range will therefore become part of a larger portfolio designed around European culinary specialties. Its addition reflects PCD Imports’ interest in identifying products that can complement the needs of Canadian businesses while creating connections with suppliers and producers outside the domestic market.
Expanding the PCD Imports Product Portfolio
The upcoming macaron launch builds on PCD Imports’ existing selection of European products. The company’s portfolio includes pastries, desserts, croissants and cannoli, providing food professionals with a range of products that can be incorporated into restaurant menus, bakery displays, retail offerings and other food-service applications.
Adding French macarons broadens that selection with a product category that has a distinct identity and strong association with French pastry. The range is expected to provide Canadian companies with additional options when developing dessert menus and curated food selections.
For PCD Imports, portfolio expansion also creates opportunities to establish new relationships with international producers and suppliers. The company’s role as a distributor provides a link between European food manufacturers and Canadian businesses that may be seeking specialized products for their operations.
Lucifero’s objective is to help Canadian companies diversify their offerings while gaining access to products sourced through international partnerships. This strategy places sourcing and distribution at the center of PCD Imports’ business development plans.
The company expects the French macarons to complement rather than replace its current European specialties. By continuing to expand its product mix, PCD Imports can provide businesses with a broader selection of products from different European culinary traditions.
Preparing for SIAL Paris 2026
The planned macaron launch is also connected to PCD Imports’ broader international sourcing strategy. Antonio Lucifero and the company are preparing to participate as buyers at SIAL Paris 2026, one of the major international events for the global food industry.
Scheduled for October 17 through October 21, 2026, SIAL Paris will bring together food manufacturers, distributors, buyers and other industry professionals from markets around the world. For companies involved in food sourcing and distribution, the event provides an opportunity to explore new products, meet potential suppliers and follow developments across the international food sector.
Lucifero’s participation at the event is expected to support PCD Imports’ ongoing search for products and international partnerships that can serve the Canadian market. The company will have an opportunity to discover emerging food trends, evaluate new product categories and establish relationships with potential suppliers.
Trade shows such as SIAL Paris can play an important role in international food sourcing because they bring multiple parts of the supply chain together in one marketplace. For a Canadian distributor focused on European specialties, participating as a buyer can provide access to producers and products that may not otherwise be readily available to Canadian businesses.
The event also gives PCD Imports an opportunity to better understand evolving consumer and industry preferences. Food trends, new product formats and changing expectations among retailers and food-service operators can influence which international products have potential in the Canadian market.
For Lucifero, SIAL Paris 2026 will therefore form part of a wider effort to identify new opportunities and strengthen the company’s network of international business relationships.
Supporting Canadian Food Businesses with International Products
The planned introduction of French macarons illustrates the role distributors can play in connecting local businesses with international food producers. Canadian restaurants, retailers and other food companies often require access to products that may not be manufactured domestically or may be difficult to source directly from overseas suppliers.
By operating as an exclusive distributor, PCD Imports intends to provide a commercial pathway for the French macaron range to enter the Canadian market. The company can then make the product available to businesses that want to incorporate European specialties into their offerings.
For restaurateurs, access to specialty pastries can support menu diversification and the development of dessert programs. Retailers can explore new products for bakery, prepared-food and specialty sections. Other food-sector companies can also consider the products for catering, hospitality and related applications.
The addition of French macarons consequently fits into PCD Imports’ broader objective of making international specialty products accessible to Canadian businesses through its distribution network.
More Than Three Decades of Entrepreneurial Experience
Antonio Lucifero brings more than 30 years of entrepreneurial experience to the development of PCD Imports and its international sourcing activities. Based in Montreal, Lucifero manages a diversified business portfolio that includes real estate investments and five companies operating across different sectors.
His experience across multiple business activities provides a foundation for PCD Imports’ continued development as it expands its relationships with international suppliers and explores opportunities in the food sector.
The company’s decision to add French macarons to its portfolio is part of this broader development strategy. Rather than focusing on a single product category, PCD Imports continues to build a selection of European specialties that can serve different types of Canadian food businesses.
The planned 2027 launch also demonstrates the company’s intention to develop international partnerships over the long term. Establishing relationships with European suppliers can create opportunities for additional products and future expansion of the company’s portfolio.
About PCD Imports
PCD Imports, also known as Più Che Dolci, is a Quebec-based company specializing in the import and distribution of European food specialties for the Canadian market.
