MPP Natalie Pierre was pleased to present the Foodland Ontario Retailer Silver Award of Merit
BURLINGTON – Today, MPP Natalie Pierre recognized Marilu’s Market with a Foodland Ontario Retail Award for their commitment to protecting Ontario’s farmers and local food supply chain by promoting local food. The award recognizes creative produce displays that showcase the bounty of Ontario’s local food industry.
"Marilu's Market is a shining example of what makes Foodland Ontario Award winners so special,” said Natalie Pierre, MPP for Burlington. “For over 30 years, Marilu’s Market has been dedicated to fresh, locally sourced food from Ontario. Their commitment to supporting Ontario farmers, Canadian businesses and providing top-quality ingredients to families in Burlington makes them a fantastic grocer in our city.”
For more than 35 years, the annual Foodland Ontario Retailer Awards have continued to be the produce industry’s signature opportunity to recognize the creative talent of produce managers and staff who build eye-catching displays that promote Ontario-grown and in-season fruits and vegetables.
“Congratulations to all the winners of the 2024 Foodland Ontario Retailer Awards,” said the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness. “Now more than ever, it is important to buy Ontario-grown and made foods to support our local food industry. Most purchase decisions are made in-store. When businesses build creative displays to highlight local products, they are helping drive purchases that support and protect Ontario farms, food businesses and our entire food supply chain.”
This year, Foodland Ontario Retailer Awards are presenting 64 awards that recognize 60 grocery stores across the province for their innovative promotion of fresh Ontario food. This annual program runs between January and November and includes four categories of displays that celebrate excellence in retail display and promotion in support of local Ontario foods.
"Supporting Foodland Ontario is an investment in the future of Marilu's Market and our community as a whole,” said James Needham, Produce Manager at Marilou’s Market. “As our community grows, we understand the importance of supporting our local farmers as they strive to feed us for generations to come."
For almost 50 years, Foodland Ontario has connected with families on how to recognize, prepare and enjoy locally grown foods. Ontario has one of the most diverse agri-food industries in Canada and produces more than 200 commodities, including asparagus, berries, tender fruit, apples, greenhouse tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers. To know when all your local fruits and vegetables are in season, visit Foodland Ontario’s Availability Guide.