Discover local products and artisanal goods while learning about the positive contribution shopping and eating local can have on the economy and the environment.
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Feeding the Recovery: Understanding Post-Pandemic Industry Shifts
Mon, Mar. 1 - 12:00pm-12:45pm EST
Speaker Stage
Presented by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs.
Find out how the industry and consumers have changed, the lasting impact of this and how we move forward. Industry and research experts take a deep dive on how the industry can re-emerge with a solid understanding of what lies ahead.
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) Pavilion
Participating Exhibitors
OMAFRA
Citra
Dare
Genuine Tea
King Cole
Molly B's
Queen St
Riz
Select
Schedule HIGHLIGHTS
Foodways: Connecting People & Place Through Food
Sun, Feb. 28 - 10:00am-10:45am EST
Culinary Stage
Presented by Culinary Tourism Alliance
Foodways help us understand how ingredients and dishes relate to the heritage and traditions of a specific community or group of people.
Community & Collaboration: Diversifying Restaurant Revenue & Growing Margins through Smart Local Partnerships
Sun, Feb. 28 - 1:00pm-1:45pm EST
Culinary Stage
Presented by Dairy Farmers of Ontario
Afrim Pristine and Victor Barry share a real-world case study about how pizza, Ontario cheese and local partnerships helped close their revenue gap.
Reinventing with Eggs
Tues, Mar. 2 - 3:00pm-3:45pm EST
Culinary Stage
Presented by Egg Farmers of Ontario
Learn from data experts who will guide you through culinary and consumer trends as well as showcase affordable and innovative menu ideas.
EXHIBIT HIGHLIGHTS
Feast On
Visit Feast On, A Certified Taste of Ontario exhibit to learn about the benefits of sourcing and celebrating Ontario grown food and drink. Sign up for the Feast On Certification Program for FREE!
Ontario East Economic Development
Connect with Ontario East Economic Development for new food processing operation investment opportunities for expansion or relocation out of higher cost jurisdictions. Learn about co-packing opportunities, and discover the great processors from the area in the “Buyer Guide”, available for download.
Dairy Farmers of Ontario
Visit the Dairy Farmers of Ontario and download the FREE Ontario Dairy Guide! A comprehensive listing of where to find the best in Ontario dairy from artisanal to conventional to specialty products.
Egg Farmers of Ontario
Visit the Egg Farmers of Ontario to learn about innovating with eggs and to receive a Business Building Kit.
Smart Serve Ontario
Visit Smart Serve Ontario to learn about the Responsible Alcohol Beverage Sales and Service Training programs and resources approved by the AGCO - all created to contribute to a safer and healthier Ontario