Halton Region set to host second annual Halton Region Food Tourism Summit

Friday, March 13, 2015

From the Halton Region:

On Thursday, March 26, 2015, Halton chefs, restaurateurs, farmers and tourism professionals are invited to the second annual Halton Region Food Tourism Summit – Steps to Sustainability. This event aims to bring together Halton’s food community to network, learn about innovative sustainable practices and industry initiatives and increase access to locally sourced foods.

“Regional Council is committed to supporting and preserving our active and vibrant agricultural community,” said Regional Chair Gary Carr. “This event is designed to develop strong relationships between our farming and culinary communities to help them put more locally sourced foods on restaurant tables, to encourage growth in the culinary tourism industry and to help support a sustainable local economy.”

This year’s lineup includes:

  • From farm gate to chefs’ plate – A business to business model for rural Ontario
    – Linda Reader, Community Economic Development & Marketing Consultant, Grey County Chef’s Forum
    – Cindy Phillips, Rob Roy Market Garden, Feversham, ON
  • The Mustard Seed Co-op – Cultivating a stronger local and sustainable food system
    – Damian Wills, Local Food Manager, The Mustard Seed Co-op
  • Speakers’ Panel – How your business can benefit from high profile local events in 2015
    – Michael Merrall, Founder, PwC EpicTour Halton – Canada’s largest GranFondo-style cycling event & festival
    – Maria Fortunato, Executive Director – Hamilton Halton Brant Regional Tourism Association
    – Jim Mylet, Senior Manager of Procurement, Toronto 2015 Pan Am / Parapan Am Games

The Halton Food Tourism Summit will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Country Heritage Park (Gambrel Barn) in Milton. The Summit is free of charge and will feature a complimentary breakfast and locally-sourced lunch. For registration and event details, please visit halton.ca/foodtourism, or dial 311.

The Regional Municipality of Halton serves more than 500,000 residents in the City of Burlington, the Town of Halton Hills, the Town of Milton, and the Town of Oakville. Halton Region is committed to meeting the needs of its residents through the delivery of cost-effective, quality programs and services, including water and wastewater; Regional roads and planning; paramedic services; waste management; public health; social assistance; children’s and seniors’ services; housing services; heritage programs; emergency management and economic development.