For 40 years, Foodland Ontario has been making it easier for families and consumers to identify and enjoy Ontario's locally-grown and harvested foods. By buying local, you are helping boost the economy, create good jobs and strengthen Ontario's agri-food sector.
Jeff Leal, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, was at Longo's grocery store today to mark Foodland Ontario's 40th anniversary and encourage customers to explore Ontario's 200 diverse, locally-grown foods.
Foodland Ontario helps connect Ontarians to local food while offering a range of nutritious recipes that make it easier to cook delicious meals using local ingredients. Over the years, Foodland Ontario has also partnered with thousands of Ontario producers, processors and retailers across the province to help consumers better identify Ontario foods in the marketplace.
You can help celebrate Foodland's 40th anniversary:
- Celebrate local: Check out 40 ways to celebrate local food by following Foodland Ontario on Instagram @foodlandontario, Twitter @FoodlandOnt and Facebook.com/FoodlandOntario.
- Join the conversation online: Post a picture of your favourite local foods and dishes using the hashtag #Foodland40 and #loveONTfood.
- Buy local: Explore the diverse variety of nutritious locally-grown food available in grocery stores and farmers' markets across the province. Make sure you look for the Foodland 40th anniversary logo in the aisles of your local food retailer.
- Cook with local ingredients: Check out Foodland Ontario's website or pick up a copy of the 2017 Foodland Ontario calendar to enjoy globally-inspired recipes using local ingredients from countries such as India and Vietnam.
- Ask for local: The next time you are at a restaurant or grocery store, ask if they use local ingredients or look for a logo from a certified program like Feast On.
Supporting Ontario's farmers and food processors is part of Ontario's plan to create jobs, grow the economy and help people in their everyday lives.
Source: OMAFRA