Ontario Foods Definitions
Results from Consumer Testing, Revised Definitions and Product of Canada Comparison
Consumer And Industry Approved Definitions Of Ontario Food Products
The definitions that will be used for government marketing purposes are listed here. Commodities or commodity organizations that have not developed commodity specific definitions for government marketing programs will use 100 per cent Ontario definitions (born, raised, slaughtered and processed in Ontario). Read More>>
Foodland Ontario Logo
The Brand Name in Fresh, Local Food
Foodland Ontario: We are Evolving
At Foodland Ontario we continue to support and promote fresh fruits and vegetables. Additionally, we are working with our retail partners to move towards the promotion of other fresh Ontario food categories. These categories include; meats, deli, bakery, dairy and specialty foods.
Moving forward requires collaboration between all parts of the Ontario foods value chain, including; producers, processors and retailers. As we continue to “forge ahead” Foodland Ontario’s merchandising team will be able to expand their efforts in concert with industry to address other merchandising opportunities in grocery stores and farmer’s markets!
How can you get involved? Use the Foodland Ontario Logo!
Your fresh Ontario food product can carry the Foodland Ontario logo at no charge.
The Foodland Ontario logo is recognized by 94 per cent of principal grocery
shoppers in Ontario! To consumers, the Foodland Ontario brand represents fresh, local food and is a call to action. People who are familiar with the logo and Foodland Ontario advertising are significantly more likely to purchase fresh Ontario food. Foodland Ontario is clearly the brand name in fresh local produce for 9 out of 10
principal grocery shoppers!
To inquire about Foodland Ontario logo use, please prepare an email, fax or letter describing your product and ingredients, the intended use of the Foodland logo. Upon reviewing your request, we will send or email you the Foodland Ontario logo contract for your review and completion.
Contact:
Barb Smith
Foodland Ontario
1 Stone Road West, 3rd Floor
Guelph, Ontario N1G 4Y2
Email: barb.smith@ontario.ca
Phone: 888-428-9668
Fax: 519-826-3460
