As we look to continue to support the government’s policy goals of increasing convenience and opening up greater opportunities for producers, the LCBO will be issuing new bag-in-box (BIB) tenders including both domestic and import wines. We are looking to purchase up to 8 new bag-in-box (BIB) wines in total from these tenders to launch within the F22-23 fiscal year including six import and two domestic products.
Please see charts below for details of the tenders:
Product Category | NISS ID | Country | Retail Price parameters | Product specifications | Launch Timing |
BIB Domestic - 100% Ontario, IDB, and VQA |
3366 | Canada (Ontario) | Minimum $11.25/L | Looking for either exciting new brands providing on trend varietals and with strong packaging appeal or size extensions of popular existing brands. Considering 100% Ontario, IDB and VQA. Focus on Red and White. 3L or 4L size format. | Spring/Summer 2022 |
BIB - New World Wines |
3367 | All New World Countries (excluding Ontario) | Minimum $11.75/L | Primarily looking for extensions of popular varietals within existing brands with a focus on California and Australia. Will also consider new brands with focus on strong performance in other markets, unique branding and packaging appeal. Focus on Red and White. 3L Size format preferred. | Summer/Fall 2022 |
BIB - European Wines |
3368 | All European Countries | Minimum $11.75/L | Primarily looking for extensions of popular varietals within existing brands with a focus on Italy and France. Will also consider new brands with a focus on strong performance in other markets, unique branding and packaging appeal. Focus on Red, White and Rose. 3L Size format preferred. | Summer/Fall 2022 |
Please note, in accordance with LCBO policy, we will continue to purchase products shipping from source locations. It is the agent’s responsibility to ensure all products submitted adhere to this policy.
Pre submissions are due in NISS January 14th, 2022
Submissions for tasting are due February 11th, 2022
If you have any questions regarding these calls please contact the appropriate Category Manager and/or Product Manager.