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Ontario squash season is at its peak for wholesale buyers
Ontario squash is at its peak heading into Thanksgiving Ontario squash is in excellent shape right now, with strong supply, good availability, and favourable pricing for wholesale produce buyers across Toronto and the GTA. The timing is particularly useful for grocery...
Wholesale buyers: It’s peak pepper season in Ontario
With roughly a dozen varieties available, strong supply and relatively low prices, now is the time for Toronto-area wholesale buyers to take advantage of Ontario peppers. Ontario pepper season is hitting its stride, and for wholesale produce buyers, this is arguably...
Ontario grape season is underway: What wholesale buyers should know
Ontario blue grapes are now available, with green and red champagne grapes arriving this week—and buyers have a limited window to work with all three. Ontario's grape season is underway, with blue grapes beginning to arrive at the Ontario Food Terminal last Friday and...
Ontario peaches are at peak season for wholesale buyers
Peak-season Ontario peaches are delivering the flavour, freshness and value that wholesale buyers look for, with strong supply expected through most of the season. Ontario peach season has been underway for a few weeks now, and the crop has reached the point many...
Why buying Ontario-grown produce matters more than ever
For chefs, produce buyers and food service operators, choosing Ontario-grown produce isn't just about freshness. It's an investment in a stronger local food system, more resilient supply chains, and the people who grow our food. In recent months, global trade...
Ontario field tomato season has arrived
Fresh Ontario field tomatoes are now arriving at the Ontario Food Terminal, bringing peak summer flavour, vibrant colour and one of the most anticipated harvests of the local growing season. Few crops capture the taste of an Ontario summer quite like field tomatoes....
Ontario sweet corn season is officially here
The first major harvest has arrived at the Ontario Food Terminal, marking one of the biggest milestones of Ontario's local produce season and signalling the start of peak sweet corn availability. For many Ontarians, few foods are as closely associated with summer as...
Countdown to Ontario sweet corn season
The first Ontario sweet corn is beginning to arrive, and with the main harvest starting soon, one of summer's most anticipated local crops is almost here. Few foods signal the height of a Canadian summer quite like fresh Ontario sweet corn. Whether it's served at a...
Ontario wild blueberry season has begun
Fresh Ontario wild blueberries are now arriving at the Ontario Food Terminal, bringing bold flavour, exceptional nutrition and one of Canada's most anticipated summer harvests to retailers, restaurants and food service operators. Ontario's local produce season...
Ontario raspberry season has arrived
Fresh Ontario-grown raspberries are now arriving at the Ontario Food Terminal, offering exceptional flavour, fast farm-to-market delivery and another reason to celebrate the height of local produce season Ontario's local produce season continues to gather momentum...
Ontario-grown new crop broccoli, carrots & celery have arrived
Freshly harvested Ontario vegetables are now arriving at the Ontario Food Terminal, bringing better freshness, strong seasonal supply and more locally grown options for restaurants, retailers and food service operators Ontario's local produce season continues to build...
Ontario-grown produce season is in full swing: What’s arriving now and what’s coming next
Ontario growers are beginning to harvest radishes, zucchini, beans, and peas, with many more local fruits and vegetables expected to arrive in the coming weeks Ontario’s local produce season is beginning to gain momentum, bringing a steady stream of fresh fruits and...