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Metro Celebrates the MVPs of Summer: Ontario Farmers and Producers
Toronto, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This summer, Metro is celebrating the heart of Ontario...
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[{"type":"text","content":"Metro Celebrates the MVPs of Summer: Ontario Farmers and ProducersThe Grocer is proud to highlight its commitment to supporting local, by celebrating the true MVPs of the season—Ontario farmers and producers who bring the freshest summer items to our tables.\n\n\n\n Toronto, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This summer, Metro is celebrating the heart of Ontario’s food scene by shining a spotlight on the true MVPs of the season—local farmers and producers who bring fresh, flavourful ingredients to tables across the province.\n \n\n With record levels of interest in Canadian-grown and produced items and a growing desire among Ontarians to support local, Metro is proud to reaffirm its longstanding commitment to Ontario’s food producer and grower community. Through its Summer MVPs initiative, Metro is honouring the people behind the food—those who nurture the land, grow community, and keep the spirit of summer alive.\n \n\n “We believe that supporting Ontario farmers and producers isn’t just about offering fresh products—it’s about investing in the communities we serve,” said Michael Rose, Vice President, Fresh Merchandising, Metro Inc. “Our Summer MVPs campaign is a celebration of the people who make Ontario summers so special—those who work tirelessly to bring flavour, quality, and local pride to every meal.”\n \n\n With over 1,400 local products from nearly 250 Ontario suppliers available on Metro shelves, customers can find everything they need to savour the season—from fresh produce and meats to locally made goods, all easily identified by Metro’s signature Maple Leaf logo.\n \n\n This year’s Summer MVPs program features stories from local producers, including:\n \n\n\n GoodLeaf Farms - Southwestern Ontario\n \n : After working in the healthcare devices industry, GoodLeaf Founder Gregg Curwin sought a proactive way to support Canadians' health. Inspired by indoor hydroponic farming in Japan, he introduced the concept to Canada in 2011. Since then, GoodLeaf has been growing fresh, nutrient-rich greens year-round—sustainably and pesticide-free. Based in Guelph, Ontario, they grow close to the communities they serve, ensuring exceptional freshness and flavour. You can learn more\n \n\n here\n \n\n .\n \n\n ȁ...