MPP Dawn Gallagher Murphy Recognizes 3 Stores in Newmarket—Aurora with the Foodland Ontario Retailer Award  

Newmarket—Aurora – Today, MPP Dawn Gallagher Murphy recognized Alessia Trotta of Food Basics #842 – Newmarket and Don Lee of Metro #798 Newmarket with a Foodland Ontario Silver Award of Merit, as well as Marco Mancini of Longo’s #19 – Newmarket with a Foodland Ontario Platinum All Seasons Award for building creative produce displays that drive sales of local Ontario produce and demonstrate an exceptional commitment to Ontario’s local food industry.

“Congratulations to all the winners of the 2023 Foodland Ontario Retailer Awards,” said Dawn Gallagher Murphy, MPP for Newmarket—Aurora.. “Buying local food supports a strong agriculture and food industry that sustains us, strengthens our economy, and helps create good jobs across the province. Food retailers play a pivotal role in getting Ontario-grown foods from farm to fork.”

For more than 35 years, the annual Foodland Ontario Retailer Awards have recognized the creative talent of retail managers and staff who build eye-catching promotional displays to promote Ontario grown and in-season fruits and vegetables.

This year, 63 Foodland Ontario Retailer Awards are being presented to 60 grocery stores across the province to celebrate excellence in retail display and promotion in support of local Ontario foods.

For more than 45 years, Foodland Ontario has connected with families on how to recognize, prepare and enjoy locally grown foods. Ontario has one of the most diverse agriculture and food industries in Canada, producing more than 200 commodities, including asparagus, berries, tender fruit, apples, greenhouse tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers and so many more. To know when all your local fruits and vegetables are in season, visit Foodland Ontario’s Availability Guide.