Spread joy and break bread over a delicious meal for World Compliment Day

Feb 28 2025, 6:10 pm

Breaking bread and connecting is one of our oldest and simplest traditions, and now more than ever, coming together and supporting each other is especially important. 

It’s why the Compliments brand is calling on Canadians to spread the love (and the food) for World Compliment Day on March 1. A celebration of sharing compliments, showing appreciation, and uplifting our friends and loved ones, World Compliment Day is all about giving (and receiving) that feel-good praise.

Canadians certainly appreciate a loving display of goodwill, according to a Harris Poll* that found 95% of Canadians agree an unexpected compliment can turn the day around. Out of those polled, 83% agree that Canadians are complimentary to one another while 77% prefer to give than receive compliments!

Even more heartfelt, 89% of Canadians agreed they were more likely to share compliments over a meal — and that’s where Compliments comes in! With quality products at an incredible value, Compliments promises nourishing meals without compromise, so all you have to do is pass the goodwill — and the bread!

Loving spoonfuls from Compliments

Sharing or hosting a meal for World Compliment Day is an easy task with the Compliments brand and its 5,000+ products, suited for every taste and style. This is especially important because when it comes to prepping and eating, Canadians say they are most likely to receive or share compliments over the taste and flavours (72%) followed by quality (14%).

Make it a pasta night with Compliments Mushroom Raviolis, the perfect base for a comforting home-style dinner. Just boil, top with your favourite sauce and cheese et voila! A heartfelt gesture in minutes.

Keeping with the warm and nourishing vibes, Compliments Chicken Meatballs is the perfect meal for two.

For a light snacking moment, why not warm up the oven for Compliments BBQ Chicken Flatbread? Topped with a tangy chipotle BBQ sauce, chicken breast, roasted red peppers and onions, and a blend of mozzarella and cheddar cheeses — it’s perfect for sharing and collecting some compliments from your guests!

Dine together with Compliments

As the private label brand created by Sobeys, Compliments offers products that are expertly formulated by chefs, food scientists, and culinary educators for Canadians looking for quality, value, and selection. Taking inspiration from the local food scene and global market, Compliments can be found today in Sobeys, Safeway, FreshCo/Chalo! FreshCo, IGA/Co-op, Foodland, Thrifty Foods, VoilĂ , and more Empire Company Ltd. retail stores.

Never risking quality over value, Canadians can trust Compliments and can save up to 20% compared to leading** national brands.

On March 1 and every day, spread kindness and compliments over a delicious meal! For recipe inspiration visit the Compliments website and shop all your favourite products.


*About the survey: According to a survey commissioned by Sobeys Capital Incorporated and conducted by The Harris Poll Canada overnight on February 13, 2025, of 1,534 randomly selected Maru Voice Canada online panelists. Results are weighted to ensure the sample is representative of national population.

**Leading national brands as defined by NiQ market retail information.

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