The Canadian craft brewing industry has been rapidly growing over the last decade. Ontario’s craft beer sector alone generates $2 billion in economic growth each year. But beyond numbers, what does the burgeoning industry look like? Chatelaine recently highlighted four women who are working to make the craft beer...read more
On April 20, 2021, the Golden Horseshoe Food and Farming Alliance hosted an online event on land-use planning in Ontario for licensed cannabis production. You can now view a recording of the webinar on YouTube: This webinar shared research from the University of Guelph and industry experts on planning...read more
The Ontario government has released a guide on how to start a home-based food business, in an effort to help small independent businesses succeed and contribute to Ontario communities during COVID-19. “Starting a home-based food business is an excellent opportunity for people across Ontario to share their culinary creativity,...read more
The Golden Horseshoe Food and Farming Alliance releases new 5-year Action Plan From our Chair, Johanna Downey: “2020 has underlined the importance of the food sector around the world. Food companies along the value chain pivoted and their many challenges became opportunities, while the agricultural community remained steadfast in...read more
Are you interested to learn how your community can better support the agriculture, food and beverage sector year-round? The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) has released a new resource, Always in Season: A Toolkit for Local Food Practitioners, with support from project partners listed below, including the Golden Horseshoe Food...read more
The Government of Canada has launched the second call for proposals under the Local Food Infrastructure Fund (LFIF), a five-year, $50-million initiative ending March 31, 2024. The program is part of the Government of Canada’s Food Policy, which is Canada’s roadmap for a healthier and more sustainable food system in...read more
The Golden Horseshoe Food and Farming Alliance (GHFFA) has recently released a report on the Ontario Food Terminal (OFT): A Priceless Hub in Ontario’s Food Value Chain. By examining the Terminal and its role in providing fresh produce and horticultural products throughout the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the report shows...read more