by John DiLiso | Jun 26, 2026 | Ontario Seasonal Produce, OTF updates
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...
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by John DiLiso | Jun 8, 2026 | Ontario Seasonal Produce, OTF updates
Ontario’s local kale harvest is underway, bringing fresh supply and strong quality for GTA retailers and foodservice operators Ontario kale season is officially underway, having kicked off last week. For grocery retailers, restaurants, caterers, meal-prep...
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by John DiLiso | May 25, 2026 | What's in season
Fresh Ontario strawberries arrive this week! Ontario strawberry season officially begins this Tuesday, May 26th, bringing with it one of the most anticipated moments on the local produce calendar. For grocery retailers, restaurants, and foodservice operators, it’s...
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by John DiLiso | May 11, 2026 | OTF updates
The faceless broker tax In the produce business, a “good deal” on an import is only a deal until it isn’t. When a shipment from thousands of miles away arrives subpar, you aren’t dealing with a person; you’re dealing with a faceless broker and...
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by John DiLiso | May 2, 2026 | OTF updates, What's in season
Ontario-grown Guelph Millennium: Sourced directly from Welsh Bros. One of the most anticipated harvests in the Ontario growing season has officially begun. As of last week, local asparagus is hitting the ground, marking the start of a fast-paced, 5-to-6-week window...
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