An eye-catching display of Ontario produce has garnered a Newmarket Metro store the Silver Award of Merit for the 2018 annual Foodland Ontario Retailer Awards.
Metro #771 store manager John Crisafulli and produce manager Larry Volpe were presented the award today by Deputy Premier and Newmarket-Aurora MPP Christine Elliott, on behalf of Ernie Hardeman, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.
“I am proud to recognize the outstanding creativity and commitment that Metro #771 has demonstrated to Ontario’s local food industry through the 2018 Foodland Ontario Retailer Awards,” said Elliott at the store located at 16640 Yonge St.
The annual Foodland Ontario Retailer Awards are the produce industry’s premier competition for excellence in retail display and promotion in support of local Ontario foods.
Retailers enter seasonal display contests, which run from mid-April to November. In 2018, more than 4,250 entries were submitted with almost 6,000 photos of compelling displays featuring fresh Ontario produce.
“Congratulations Metro for creating award-winning displays that showcase Ontario’s fresh and delicious fruits and vegetables,” said Hardeman in a news release. “Thank you for taking pride in building creative and innovative displays that encourage shoppers to take home the good things that grow in Ontario.
For a list of the 2018 Retailer Award winners, visit Foodland Ontario’s website.
To know when all your local fruits and vegetables are in season, visit Foodland Ontario’s Availability Guide.
