Jing Jing Nutrifood: Bringing Research, Tradition and Food Together When members of the Middlesex-London Food Policy Council were invited to visit Jing Jing Nutrifood Ltd, we expected to learn more […]
River Rush: Connecting Research and Community for Food System Change Written by Hannah Van De Peer & Edited by Kathy MacKay River Rush is a PhD student in Global Development […]
Food Policy Council vs. Food Systems Alliance: What’s the Difference? Written by: River Rush Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a Food Policy Council (FPC) vs. a […]
Courtney Joris of Glencoe Library and Leigh Robinson of Lucan Library have demonstrated exceptional leadership and innovation in tackling food insecurity and supporting local food systems. Leigh led the Community […]
At the Middlesex-London Food Policy Council, we believe food is more than nourishment. It is culture, memory, resilience, and connection. ArJay, owner of La Burreria London at Covent Garden Market, […]
For more than 40 years, Adelaide Farms has been a trusted source of fresh, local food for families across Middlesex County. Family-owned and operated by brothers John and James Roberts, […]
People start their business based on a passion, and that is precisely what Margaret Coons, founder & CEO of Nuts For Cheese and 2025 EOY Entrepreneur of the Year Ontario, is […]
At the Northwest London Resource Centre, Rachael Bem Sai plays a vital role in making sure community members have access to fresh, nutritious food. She coordinates the Centre’s connection with […]
Old North Public School has created a pollinator garden that brings together students, teachers, and community members. The project began with the leadership of teachers Kendra Creider and Kyle McMurphy, […]
What began as a personal refuge during the pandemic has grown into a refined urban agriculture business rooted in beauty, flavour, and connection to food. Founded by Holly Pugsley, Just […]
Located just steps from the Forks of the Thames along the shores of the Deshkan Ziibi (Thames River), Kensington Village is a vibrant example of how food growing can strengthen […]
The ORCHARD program, a project supported by the PATCH, exists to help individuals gain skills and experience in the urban agriculture field, building a strong foundation for lifelong career development. […]
Located on Wharncliffe Road South, IVANOPOBLANO brings delicious, 100% organic Mexican cuisine to London, Ontario. What began as Canada’s first organic Mexican food truck now stars as a warm, walk-in […]
By: Sienna Burke On March 11, 2026 VON‘s Ontario Student Nutrition Program (OSNP) hosted the “Building Bridges with Breakfast” event in London, Ontario, bringing together community partners to collaborate on […]
New Moon Community Homestead, located near Ailsa Craig in Middlesex County, is a social enterprise farm focused on growing food while strengthening connections between people, land, and community. The farm […]
Written by Joud Ibraheem A passionate advocate for food-related policy and literacy, Dr. Peggy O’Neil has made a lasting impact across classrooms, provincial policy development, and London’s very own radio, […]
Mulberry Moon Farm is a small-scale, organic farm providing fresh food for the local community year-round. The farm grows a wide range of vegetables for its 200-member Farm Share (CSA), […]
Written by: Eunice Yidana An organization that caters to and sharpens the food skills of both children and adults is what Growing Chefs! Ontario is well known for in London, […]
Crispin Colvin chose farming as a way of life more than 50 years ago, when his family bought farmland in Thames Centre in 1971. Since then, apart from a brief […]
Arva Flour Mill, in operation for over 200 years, continues a long tradition of working with local farmers and cooperatives to produce artisanal flours loved by both amateur and professional […]
The National School Food Program April 1st, 2024 was not marked by the usual April Fool’s Day antics, but by something more significant that will impact the lives of millions […]
Ontario is known for its incredibly productive farmland. Ontarians divide the summer by fruit and vegetable seasons, eagerly awaiting when they can visit their local U-PICK and stock up on blueberries and […]
As you may know, the green bin program is live in London! This has been a long-awaited strategy to help reduce landfill waste and greenhouse gasses. While this is an […]
On August 5, 2023, the nation is celebrating Food Day Canada—a day of appreciation for the bounty of Canadian produce and the people who produce it! Although Food Day Canada […]
Meet Ilana Guslits, the Garden Programs Coordinator at Growing Chefs! Ontario, and a true inspiration when it comes to supporting our local food system. Ilana manages the learning garden and […]
