Celebrating Ontario's Fresh Food

NEWS	November 2, 2011

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Foodland Ontario Retailer Awards highlight grocery stores' creative and innovative efforts to promote good things that grow in Ontario.
The Foodland Ontario Award of Excellence goes to three stores:

• Metro #479, 70 Front Street North, Orillia
• Vos' Your Independent Grocer, 1893 Scugog Street, Port Perry
• Winkel's Your Independent Grocer, 745 Centre Street, Espanola
  

Stores submit photos of their promotional displays to qualify for the awards. This year, judges reviewed over 2,000 photographs submitted by 964 entrants.
Recognizing excellence in the promotion of local produce is part of the McGuinty government's plan to support a strong agri-food industry and build the economy.

QUOTES

"These retailers are dedicated to showcasing Ontario grown fruit and vegetables. By working together to promote Ontario produce we support our local economy and help people put more fresh, quality food on their tables."
- Ted McMeekin, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

QUICK FACTS

• Research shows that consumer advertising and in-store promotion encourage consumer demand for Ontario grown food.
• Nine out of 10 consumers recognize the Foodland symbol, and four out of five equate it to freshness.
• Ontario farmers produce more than 200 commodities, many of which are also processed in the province.

LEARN MORE

• Read about the award categories and this year's award recipients.
• Discover more about the good things that grow in Ontario and how to incorporate them into delicious recipes.
• To find out what's in season, look for Foodland Ontario's popular Availability Guide or ask the produce or store manager at your local grocery store.

 

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