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Planning wholesale produce orders around Christmas demand
How restaurants, caterers and grocery stores can prepare for the Christmas rush The weeks leading up to Christmas are among the busiest of the year for many food businesses. Corporate events, family gatherings and holiday celebrations all contribute to increased...
How to reduce produce waste in restaurants & grocery stores
Better inventory management, proper storage and a little planning can help keep fresh produce usable for longer and reduce unnecessary costs. Fresh produce is essential to restaurants, grocery stores and food-service operations, but managing it comes with a challenge:...
Winter produce supply: What GTA wholesale buyers should know
Ontario's growing season is winding down, but fresh produce remains available Ontario's growing season got off to a late start this year, but it ultimately delivered a successful harvest. As the local growing season winds down and activity at the Ontario Food...
Ontario apple season: A guide for wholesale buyers in the GTA
Most Ontario apple varieties are available, with late-season favourites arriving now Ontario apple season is in full swing, with most varieties now available and plenty of choice for wholesale produce buyers across Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The crop...
Wholesale Thanksgiving produce: order early & order extra
Ontario crops are nearing the end of their season just as Toronto-area holiday demand peaks Thanksgiving isn't a normal fall week. It's one of the biggest vegetable holidays of the year, with big family dinners and exceptionally high demand for fall produce. At the...
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...