TORONTO – The Government of Ontario is recognizing 60 grocery stores across the province with Foodland Ontario Retailer Awards for their creativity in promoting locally grown fruits and vegetables.
“Congratulations to all the winning stores across Ontario and thank you to everyone who works hard to create great displays promoting Ontario grown foods,” said Rob Flack, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness. “Your commitment to promoting fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables deserves recognition, as it helps to support everyone across the food supply chain and grow the provincial economy.”
For more than 35 years, the Foodland Ontario Retailer Awards have recognized grocery stores across the province for their unique and innovative displays that promote locally grown food.
Three Awards of Excellence were given to stores which received Platinum awards in two consecutive years for multiple eye-catching displays of Ontario fruits and vegetables throughout the seasons. The winning stores are: