Congratulations to the Sheridan Centre Metro for winning the Silver Foodland Retailer’s Award

MISSISSAUGA – Today, Rudy Cuzzetto, MPP for Mississauga–Lakeshore, recognized Manager Scott Emmerton and his team at Metro #717 (Sheridan Centre) with a Silver Foodland Retailer’s Award for their creativity in building produce displays that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to Ontario’s local food industry.

“Scott Emmerton and the Sheridan Centre Metro team continue to go above and beyond,” said Cuzzetto. “Their exciting displays make it easier for consumers to identify and choose healthy and fresh local foods for their families.”

For more than 35 years, the Foodland Ontario Retailer Awards have been celebrating the creative expression of produce managers and staff for their unique and innovative displays that promote locally grown food.

This program runs between January and November and includes four categories of displays that retailers can enter to showcase their efforts to promote in-season, Ontario grown fruits and vegetables.

“Congratulations to this year’s winners, and to everyone who sent in a submission. Your efforts encourage shoppers to choose fresh Ontario produce that is grown right here at home” said Lisa Thompson, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. “Buying local supports our farmers, local food businesses across our food supply chain, helps strengthen our communities, and boosts the province’s economy. Our retailers put fresh Ontario produce into the hands of our community members, and for that, we’re very appreciative.”

The annual Foodland Ontario Retailer Awards celebrate excellence in retail display and promotion in support of local Ontario foods.

Quick Facts

• This year, Foodland Ontario Retailer Awards are recognizing 61 grocery stores across the province for their innovative promotion of fresh Ontario food. For a list of the 2022 Retailer Award winners, visit Foodland Ontario’s website.
• Ontario has one of the most diverse agri-food industries in Canada, producing more than 200 commodities, such as asparagus, berries, tender fruit, apples, greenhouse tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers.
• For more than 45 years, Foodland Ontario has connected with families on how to recognize, prepare and enjoy locally grown foods.
• To know when all your local fruits and vegetables are in season, visit Foodland Ontario’s Availability Guide.