Handfuel

Canadian snack brand handcrafting gluten-free nut mixes, clusters, and salad toppers from ingredients like Spanish almonds, Himalayan sea salt, and wild berries.

The brand at a glance:

Website

Visit Handfuel

Founded by

Cole Richman

Headquartered in

Toronto, Ontario

Operating since

2015

Company Size

11–25

Social Media

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Last updated: April 20, 2026


About the brand

Handfuel is a Canadian snack company built on the belief that taste and nutrition don’t have to be in opposition. Founder Cole Richman left his job in 2015 with a vision rooted in his family’s recipes, setting out to create handcrafted, wholesome snacks that use ingredients worth naming: Spanish almonds, Himalayan sea salt, and wild berries. What started as a small idea has grown into a brand now stocked in local markets and grocery stores across Canada.

The range spans nut mixes, nut clusters, salad toppers, and customizable Build A Box options, all handcrafted, gluten-free, and made without preservatives or GMOs. Handfuel’s approach is straightforward: finest-quality ingredients, no shortcuts, and snacks that earn their place in the pantry whether you’re heading out the door or reaching for a mid-afternoon pick-me-up.

Information on this page is based on brand submissions and research by The Canadian Edit. We review carefully, but details may change over time. See our full Terms of Service.

Last updated: April 20, 2026