May 11, 2010
Protected Designation of Origin Labeling: An innovative tool for promoting and preserving Ontario’s Food and Agriculture Sector
Tammara Soma, Food Systems Planner Sustain Ontario
There is a role for Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) labeling and Terroir to contribute to agricultural economic development and land preservation in Ontario. Countries such as France and Spain have used PDO labeling to classify and market their products. Tammara Soma, Sustain Ontario’s newest staff member has done extensive research on this topic, and shares the results in this blog.
April 19, 2010
We want your opinion!
What are the best practices for local food distribution in Ontario and beyond? Take our poll: http://twtpoll.com/wpe0r5
Sustain Ontario and Ontario Culinary Tourism Alliance (OCTA) have partnered to develop case studies of local food distribution models. Distribution has been identified as a priority issue for both Sustain Ontario and OCTA members. Read more »
September 16, 2009
Township savouring new food policy – The Barrie Examiner – Ontario, CA.
In June, the Township of Oro-Medonte approved a local food procurement policy, the first for Simcoe County, Mayor Harry Hughes said yesterday.
“I know that other municipalities have those objectives, we are the first to formalize it,” he said.
“The notion of one municipality taking another step is something that I think will rub off on the county.”
Brought forward by the Oro-Medonte environmental advisory group, the policy encourages the use of locally produced food for municipally controlled functions, Hughes said.
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