Celebrating Ontario's Fresh Food

McGuinty Government Continues To Support Ontario Farmers

The outstanding and innovative efforts of 59 grocery retailers to promote Ontario's fresh food products were recognized this year with Foodland Ontario Retailer Awards.

Top honours went to five stores that received the Foodland Ontario Award of Excellence:  Metro #147 in Windsor; Victoria Harbour Foodland, Port Sydney Freshmart, Midland Foodland and Morello’s Your Independent Grocer in Peterborough.

Stores submit photographs of their promotional displays to qualify for the awards. This year, judges reviewed thousands of photographs submitted by 868 entrants.

QUOTES

"I am always impressed with the hard work and dedication our retailers put into promoting Ontario food. We know that, when consumers buy Ontario foods, they're helping our farmers, our economy and our environment."
— Leona Dombrowsky, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

QUICK FACTS

• The Foodland Ontario Retailer Awards have recognized grocery retailers for 22 years.
• The Foodland program has expanded to include more fresh Ontario foods including deli, dairy, and meat and bakery products.
• Consumer awareness of the Foodland Ontario brand is at an all time high - 96 per cent of principal grocery shoppers recognize the Foodland Ontario symbol.

LEARN MORE

Find out more about the award categories and this year’s award recipients.

Discover the good things that grow in Ontario and how to incorporate them into delicious recipes.

Check out what you can do to support Ontario farmers.

For more information:

Kelly Synnott, Minister's Office, 416-326-6439
Brent Ross, Communications Branch, 416-326-9342