Celebrate Local Food Week
Every June in Ontario we celebrate all the local farmers, suppliers, and products that are crafted right here in the Heartland Province. Next time you visit your local Foodland, be on the lookout for some our favourite local products below and celebrate the local bounty that surrounds you.
Our Local Food Week Vendors
Nanashake™, Toronto, Tamara Al Dip
Nanashake™ started as a personal quest to create a delicious ice cream alternative that the entire family can enjoy. Co-founded in 2015 by Tamara, they are a family-run business based out of Toronto, proudly making NanaPops ice cream bars. They are naturally sweetened with organic bananas and made with plant-based ingredients that will satisfy your sweet tooth while also providing value and supporting an active lifestyle. NanaPops have been dubbed “Smoothie-on-a-Stick” by its customers.
Tonica Kombucha, Toronto, Zoey Shamai
From a humble kitchen venture to becoming a nationally sold kombucha brand in Canada, Zoey's journey has been nothing short of remarkable. Brewed and bottled in Toronto, her mission was to transform the bold flavors of kombucha into a light and refreshing beverage. Now, everyone can savour the delicious taste while reaping the benefits of kombucha.
Comeback Snacks, Mississauga, Emily O'Brien
Comeback Snacks was started while its founder, Emily O'Brien, was in prison. After trying lemon pepper and dill flavoured popcorn, it opened up a new world for Emily to explore. With no access to internet, she began building her company, creating fun yet delicious popcorn flavours with unconventional foods. Since then, it has been the company's mission to raise awareness for giving people second chances and to support reintegration programs. They make every bag with conviction, combining quality ingredients to make delicious snacks.
Sober Carpenter, London, Nicolas Gagnon
Sober Carpenter is a microbrewery dedicated to brewing premium non-alcoholic craft beer founded by Nicolas Gagnon in 2019. The combination of high-quality ingredients and a true craft production process, makes for a tasty non-alcoholic beer! Leading in the non-alcoholic category through premium quality and innovation, Sober Carpenter developed the first organic certified non-alcoholic beer in North America. 100% Craft. 0% Guilt.
Cedar Valley, Windsor, Ameen Fadel and Surria Fadel
Founded by Ameen Fadel at the age of 16 in Lakeshore, ON, Cedar Valley Selections began with the creation of Canada’s first bottled Fattoush Salad Dressing. With a small grant from Ameen’s school board and his mom’s signature recipe, he had all he needed to begin his venture. Today, Ameen and his mom are on a mission to bring Canadian families tasty alternatives through unique flavours and quality ingredients.
Rawcology, Toronto, Tara Tomulka, Megan Loach Tomulka, Laura Powadiuk
Rawcology is a Toronto-based, female founded, family business run by three sisters dedicated to offering delicious foods that are nutritious and cater to various dietary restrictions. Rawcology’s products include grain-free granolas, coconut chips, and granola snack bites that are low in sugar, vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free.
Peacasa, Toronto, Victor & Aaron
After graduating, Victor and Aaron embarked on an adventure to the Mediterranean. During their journey, they visited a street market where Victor introduced Aaron to a traditional Mediterranean snack: a wood-fired crepe made from chickpeas and olive oil called "Socca". Inspired by its unique flavour, they decided to bring it to Canada and begin their mission to transform this chickpea snack into a delicious chip. After experimenting with hundreds of different recipes, they started selling their creations at farmers’ markets in Toronto.
WakeWater, Toronto, Scott Currie
WakeWater was born from a need for something that energized us but wasn’t a regular ol’ cup of joe or a sugary energy drink. We knew that we needed a boost to get through the day, but we didn’t want the crash. Since we couldn’t find what we were looking for, we decided to do it ourselves. We knew our team could create a beverage that was refreshing and was something we could feel good about, so we jumped in and created WakeWater.
