Jordan Ridge Sauces
Previously known as Jordan's General Store
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It was my Grandfather's fault. He started the first Jordan family business in the 1950's. Bill Jordan had a grade 8 formal education but never stopped learning.
The first time I went to College it was for Hotel & Resort Management. After graduation I took a job as a night baker in a fly-in fly-out camp in Northern Alberta. Now that is a sure-fire way to have 300 men worship the ground you walk on! It was during a bit of downtime after 30 years of shift work in the First Responder Industry that it all came together for me. I always knew I was going to have my own business but was just not sure what. I wanted to honour my roots with a superior small batch product. My first job was working for my Uncle & Aunt at their General Store in Avening, Ontario. I would stock shelves, cut chunks of cheese on the big wooden butchers block, slice off individual slices of cold meats and wrap it in butcher paper and string for the customer. Jordan + Avening General Store = Jordan's General Store Ltd. Listed below are links to about a dozen of our Jordan family business. They are located in both Alberta and Ontario. Literally from "soup to nuts" in this family! |
This picture is of Bill and Kate Jordan
in their farmhouse kitchen with daughter Joyce in 1963.
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Avening General Store as it stands today.
(photo credit Alan Thompson) 
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Avening General Store
around 1970 
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Avening General Store
Opening Day 1900's 
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Jordan Ridge Sauces Timeline
Our Journey Through the Years.
June 2017
Jordan's General Store makes their first sale of gourmet dipping sauces.
Maple Campfire (Canada 150), Smokey Smokey, Piquant and Mrs. J's Mustard.
May 2018
we introduced our "Hi Class - Lo Carb" BBQ Sauce, with 1.2 carbs per Tbsp. and keto friendly.
Made with real butter, it's a special order.
September 2019
Hi Class hits Amazon.ca sales.
May 2019
Jordan Ridge Sweet Jalapeno BBQ
is incorporated into the Calgary Stampede menu, in the 3.78 L food service size.
October 2019
Jordan Ridge Sweet Jalapeno BBQ and
Jordan Ridge Sweet BBQ (12 oz size) are launched at CFR Red Deer, AB
December 2019
Jordan's General Store re-brands to Jordan Ridge Sauces
acknowledging the growing line of barbecue sauces and versatile Dip & Grill sauces.
March 2020
Covid-19 Pandemic hits Canada.
July 2020
Jordan Ridge Guilt Free Jalapeno BBQ sauce has arrived!
A tasty, healthy option with a bit of heat. Low carb at 1 carb per 15 ml/Tbsp.
Keto, Vegan, no Sugar, low calorie, no Gluten. An original Canadian recipe we are so very proud of!
March 2021
Jordan's General Store partners with Curve Distribution,
a local Calgary company to expand Jordan Ridge sauces' retail footprint
May 2023
Jordan Ridge Sweet BBQ Sauce is chosen by
Okotoks DAWGS Baseball to pair with every Seaman Stadium hamburger served.
July 1, 2023
Jordan Ridge begin wholesaling their "Big 3" BBQ sauces
(Sweet BBQ, Sweet Jalapeno, Maple Campfire) in 12 oz glass recyclable bottles.
A whole new learning curve!
Begins to phase out 8 oz bottles except for Seasonal gift boxes.
January 2024
Pratts Food Service comes onboard as the delivery arm for "the Big 3"
to Safeway, Sobeys and Calgary Coop stores
August 2024
Discontinued production of our keto-diabetic friendly line
November 2024
Increase production of food service 3.78L size to accommodate
restaurant & pizza shops
Jordan's General Store makes their first sale of gourmet dipping sauces.
Maple Campfire (Canada 150), Smokey Smokey, Piquant and Mrs. J's Mustard.
May 2018
we introduced our "Hi Class - Lo Carb" BBQ Sauce, with 1.2 carbs per Tbsp. and keto friendly.
Made with real butter, it's a special order.
September 2019
Hi Class hits Amazon.ca sales.
May 2019
Jordan Ridge Sweet Jalapeno BBQ
is incorporated into the Calgary Stampede menu, in the 3.78 L food service size.
October 2019
Jordan Ridge Sweet Jalapeno BBQ and
Jordan Ridge Sweet BBQ (12 oz size) are launched at CFR Red Deer, AB
December 2019
Jordan's General Store re-brands to Jordan Ridge Sauces
acknowledging the growing line of barbecue sauces and versatile Dip & Grill sauces.
March 2020
Covid-19 Pandemic hits Canada.
July 2020
Jordan Ridge Guilt Free Jalapeno BBQ sauce has arrived!
A tasty, healthy option with a bit of heat. Low carb at 1 carb per 15 ml/Tbsp.
Keto, Vegan, no Sugar, low calorie, no Gluten. An original Canadian recipe we are so very proud of!
March 2021
Jordan's General Store partners with Curve Distribution,
a local Calgary company to expand Jordan Ridge sauces' retail footprint
May 2023
Jordan Ridge Sweet BBQ Sauce is chosen by
Okotoks DAWGS Baseball to pair with every Seaman Stadium hamburger served.
July 1, 2023
Jordan Ridge begin wholesaling their "Big 3" BBQ sauces
(Sweet BBQ, Sweet Jalapeno, Maple Campfire) in 12 oz glass recyclable bottles.
A whole new learning curve!
Begins to phase out 8 oz bottles except for Seasonal gift boxes.
January 2024
Pratts Food Service comes onboard as the delivery arm for "the Big 3"
to Safeway, Sobeys and Calgary Coop stores
August 2024
Discontinued production of our keto-diabetic friendly line
November 2024
Increase production of food service 3.78L size to accommodate
restaurant & pizza shops
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