Forward-thinking food businesses have been focusing on this protein for a few years now. The Future of Food and Farming Forum in 2015 was abuzz with its potential. And it’s been growing exponentially as a nutritious, environmentally-friendly alternative protein on plates across the globe. We’re talking about insects. Entomophagy—the...read more
Mohawk College is currently working on a project to increase local food procurement at Ontario’s 24 colleges, in partnership with the Greenbelt Fund and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. Kate Flynn, Sustainable Food Systems Research and Program Coordinator at Mohawk, tells us the project has now reached its first...read more
The provincial and federal governments have added four new project categories under the Growing Forward 2 Program that are dedicated to helping farmers transition to a low carbon economy, aiming to support Ontario farmers while boosting energy efficiency on farming operations. The support will help farmers modify their equipment and improve efficiency at...read more
Halton Region’s 5th annual Agricultural Forum will focus on the importance of soil health in sustainable crop production, taking place on Thursday, March 30, from 7-9 p.m. at Country Heritage Park (Gambrel Barn) in Milton. The forum offers an excellent learning and networking opportunity for those interested in or...read more
Newrest Canada, a specialist in out-of-home food service and a global leader in multi-sector catering, is currently hiring for a number of positions. Specifically, they are looking for Food Service Workers and a Food Production Assistant to join their Production Kitchen in Mississauga. For more information on each opportunity, visit the links...read more
Food has a unique power to bring people together—it’s a well-known fact. So what better way to welcome newcomers to a community than over a good meal? Dinner is just what Brittani Farrington’s Hamilton church had in mind to welcome Syrian refugee families that had travelled the arduous journey...read more
*CONTEST DEADLINE EXTENDED TO APRIL 30TH* Are you a student in Ontario with a great idea for a new food and beverage product or process? Taste Your Future, initiated by Food and Beverage Ontario (FBO), has launched a Student Bursary Contest to get young Ontarians interested in and excited about the...read more