P.E.I. Hand Pie Startup Expands to Ontario

Founded in 2017, The Hand Pie Company, a woman-owned business enterprise in Albany, P.E.I., has achieved notable success. Owner Sarah Bennetto O'Brien was inspired by the 'Outlander' book series to create hand pies. Her popular creations, which are a variation on Cornish pasties, utilize locally sourced organic whole wheat flour. These handheld savory pies are sold individually and are cooked from frozen. They are available in 13 wholesale varieties. Customers can find up to 10 different varieties on Sobeys shelves across the Maritimes. The pies are also stocked at Atlantic Superstore, Pete's in Halifax, and Dominion stores in Newfoundland. Most recently, The Hand Pie Company launched in Ontario, with availability at four Longo's locations. Popular flavors include All Day Breakfast, Maritime Meat Pie, and Bacon Cheeseburger.