Congratulations to Halenda’s Fine Foods, who have won the top award in the Ontario Finest Meat Competition for the third consecutive time! The 2015 Ontario Finest Meat Competition, hosted by the Ontario Independent Meat Processors, attracted 148 entries from 18 Ontario processors. An impressive roster of knowledgeable judges, including retail buyers, media,...read more
The socially-conscious consumer, transparency in food, food waste ($31 billion worth in Canada), insect protein and food innovation were some of the hot topics at Country Heritage Park (CHP) at the Future of Food and Farming Forum on October 6. A forum to reflect on the evolution of food...read more
G3 Global Grain Group, a Winnipeg-based agribusiness, has announced plans to build a $50-million-plus year-round shipping terminal at the Port of Hamilton that will export grains and oilseeds grown in southern Ontario. The terminal is expected to be ready for 2017. Pier 26 specifically, the Port of Hamilton was said...read more
The latest research from the Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation profiles nine innovative farmers across the Golden Horseshoe to better understand what makes for successful farm businesses. Based on interviews with farmers in various sectors (from greenhouse to on-farm markets to livestock), the report explains how farm operators are...read more
You can’t have local food without local farmers, so if you want to sell farm fresh, collaborative relationships along the value chain are crucial – as crucial as the consumer, you could say. We know the impact of supporting local, and the power of the consumer to help elicit...read more
Farm Boy celebrated the official grand opening of its first fresh market location in the GTA, specifically Durham Region, at the end of August. The new 28,000 square foot Farm Boy Whitby store brings more than 150 full and part-time jobs to the community. Nancy Rutherford, Manager of Economic...read more
The first-ever Forum looking ahead 25 years, “Future of Food and Farming 2041 – Changes and Choices“, is being sponsored by Country Hertiage Park and Farms.com on October 6. Food and Farming in 2041 will be dramatically different than it is today. Attend the forum to hear and share...read more