A Quebec court has approved Goodfood Market Corp.’s request for creditor protection as the Montreal-based meal kit company aims to restructure under new ownership or with investor assistance. Goodfood filed an application with the Superior Court of Quebec to shield itself from creditors, receiving an initial order granting 30 days of protection from new lawsuits to collect debts. The company plans to seek extensions as needed during the restructuring process.
Goodfood intends to utilize the creditor protection period to restructure effectively, allowing time and flexibility for the process. The company plans to seek permission from the court to seek potential buyers or investors for its business and assets. Facing significant debts owed to creditors, Goodfood sought court intervention after attempting an on-demand grocery division in 2021, which proved unprofitable and had to be discontinued by October 2023.
Despite discontinuing the failed operations, Goodfood retained 233 employees and anticipates no job losses directly related to the court proceedings. However, targeted workforce reductions may occur. Throughout the court proceedings, customers can continue placing orders that Goodfood will fulfill. Goodfood, founded by Jonathan Ferrari and Neil Cuggy in 2014, saw Ferrari step down as CEO in August 2025 and Cuggy, then president and COO, depart by January 2026.
Recently, Selim A. Bassoul resigned as CEO and was succeeded by Najib Maalouf, who was the company’s COO and president. The leadership changes come amid the company’s efforts to navigate its financial challenges and pursue restructuring under creditor protection.
