Ontario’s local food industry is a major contributor to the province’s economy. The demand for local food is on the rise – almost 60 per cent of broader public sector institutions are asking for Ontario food. Ontario food is being used in our BPS sector as an engagement tactic...read more
The Golden Horseshoe Food and Farming Alliance (GHFFA) has recently released a report on the Ontario Food Terminal (OFT): A Priceless Hub in Ontario’s Food Value Chain. By examining the Terminal and its role in providing fresh produce and horticultural products throughout the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the report shows...read more
The Fair Finance Fund continues to accept loan applications on a revolving basis as long as funds are available — let them know right away if you are thinking of applying! The investment campaign is also ongoing to May 2020, with interest rates from 2-4% until then. The Fair Finance...read more
Trio Bakery Inc., a manufacturer of freezer-to-oven filled pastries, has received a $1 million investment from FedDev Ontario to create the only fully automated burek pie production facility in North America. With the funding, the bakery will retrofit an 18,900-square-foot facility in Mississauga with advanced equipment, including a fully...read more
The Niagara College Canadian Food & Wine Institute Innovation Centre is hosting a Niagara Food & Beverage Summit on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, from 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., at their Niagara-on-the-Lake campus. The summit is an opportunity for thought leaders, experts, product developers, marketers, entrepreneurs and innovators in...read more
Albion Hills Community Farm is hosting a Honey & Garlic Fest on Saturday, September 28, 2019, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., in Caledon (16555 Humber Station Road). The festival will have local honey and garlic vendors, farm talks, walks, community organizations, entertainment, demonstrations, an escape garlic room and...read more
Summer in Ontario brings certain sweets to mind, and to the delight of many, Jennifer Rashleigh and Jeff Brown have brought together two of the big ones: ice cream and fresh Ontario fruit. For the last decade, the couple have been combining their experience in the culinary world with...read more