Thank you to Foodland Ingersoll for Supporting Ontario Farmers

June 13, 2025

MPP Ernie Hardeman pleased to present Foodland Ontario Retailer Platinum Award

(INGERSOLL) – Today, MPP Ernie Hardeman recognized Blake Sharpe, produce manager, and Chris MacDonald, owner at Foodland Ingersoll with a platinum award for their commitment to protecting Ontario’s farmers and local food supply chain by promoting local food. The award recognizes creative produce displays that showcase the bounty of Ontario’s local food industry.

“I want to congratulate Foodland Ingersoll on earning a Platinum-level Foodland Ontario Retailer Award,” said MPP Hardeman. “This recognition highlights their outstanding commitment to supporting local farmers and providing fresh, Ontario-grown food to our community. Their dedication strengthens our local economy and showcases the best of what Ontario agriculture has to offer.”

For more than 35 years, the annual Foodland Ontario Retailer Awards have continued to be the produce industry’s signature opportunity to recognize the creative talent of produce managers and staff who build eye-catching displays that promote Ontario-grown and in-season fruits and vegetables. “Congratulations to all the winners of the 2024 Foodland Ontario Retailer Awards,” said Trevor Jones, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness. “Now more than ever, it is important to buy Ontario-grown and made foods to support our local food industry. Most purchase decisions are made in-store. When businesses build creative displays to highlight local products, they are helping drive purchases that support and protect Ontario farms, food businesses and our entire food supply chain.”