This Local Food Week, from June 1-7, 2026, the Ontario government is recognizing the province’s hardworking farmers, food processors and agribusinesses whose work helps ensure families can continue to access Ontario’s world-class, healthy, safe and locally grown food.

The 2026 Local Food Report celebrates the United Nations’ International Year of the Woman Farmer, as well as highlighting the businesses and organizations that are strengthening Ontario’s local food supply chain, supporting the economy and protecting Ontario’s food independence.

This year’s report features: 

• Penokean Hills Farms: Five Ontario beef farmers who grew their business into a Simmental-Angus beef brand that supports business across the Algoma region.

• Produce Express: A company sourcing local food for school nutrition programs from a network of more than 300 Ontario producers, farmers and food processors. 

• King Cole Ducks: Canada’s largest duck producer, a 100 per cent locally owned, family-run and women-led business.

• Taco House Co: A taco house that pivoted from importing products to sourcing from local farmers in the region.

This year’s Local Food Week also features the Foodland Ontario Retailer Awards program. Each year, grocery stores from across the province submit photos showcasing creative and innovative displays that promote fresh, in‑season Ontario fruits and vegetables. This year, 60 stores across the province are receiving recognition for their work, including Food Basics in Woodbridge where Minister Jones kicked off the 2026 award presentations.

Throughout the year, Foodland Ontario makes it easy for consumers to support local farmers and businesses by purchasing foods with the Foodland Ontario logo and by using the find and buy local food map. The province encourages Ontarians to support local farmers and businesses by purchasing foods with the Foodland Ontario logo, or, where possible, buying directly from farmers either on-farm or at their local farmers’ market.

To find out which fruits and vegetables grow in Ontario and when they are at the peak of freshness, visit Foodland Ontario’s availability guide and check out its recipes.

Source: Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness June 1, 2026 news release