When we think about Canada’s food system, we often focus on the food that ends up on our own plates. However, there is another growing market creating opportunities for Canadian agriculture: pet food. Canada’s pet food market is significant and continues to grow. In 2024, Canadian retail sales of...read more
When farmers think about selling local food, correctional facilities may not be the first market that comes to mind. Yet correctional food services are part of Ontario’s broader public-sector food system, creating potential opportunities for producers, distributors and food businesses that can meet the requirements of institutional supply chains...read more
The Holland Marsh spans parts of Bradford West Gwillimbury and King Township, and farmers who live or operate land on both sides can currently find themselves working with two different sets of zoning rules. A collaborative project between the two municipalities is now working to create greater consistency across...read more
When it comes to sustainable packaging, the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) looks at many factors when considering packaging options—including protecting quality and food safety, reducing food loss, supporting efficient transportation and considering what happens to the package at the end of its life. CPMA began this journey in...read more
To help strengthen local food supply chains across the region, the Golden Horseshoe Food and Farming Alliance’s (GHFFA) Local Food Toolkit is a valuable resource for building connections, celebrating our food system and taking action. Ontario’s agri-food sector is an important part of the provincial economy. Supporting local food...read more
Calling all social and environmental-minded farmers and food entrepreneurs. Are you or someone you know seeking financial support to grow your business and make a positive impact in your community and beyond? The Fair Finance Fund is now accepting applications from food and farm business owners across Ontario and...read more
My name’s Matilda and I’m a third-year student in the Geomatics program at the University of Waterloo, where I work with geospatial data and programming software alongside coursework in data science, geography, and environmental studies. This co-op term, I had the privilege of working with ConnectON, contributing to data...read more