Written by Siobhan Watters, PhD with Editorial Support from Kathy MacKay, RD On November 6, 2025, the Middlesex-London Food Policy Council (MLFPC) hosted the Cultivating Resilient Food Systems Summit, followed […]
Written by Siobhan Watters and Editorial Support: Kathy MacKay During the holiday season, Artisan Bakery’s menu is filled with festive favourites, including big ol’ butter tarts, walnut sourdough, ginger molasses cookies, […]
Forest City Microgreens… a great addition to any holiday table! As the holidays approach, Forest City Microgreens (a 2025 MLFPC Food Systems Champion) offers a simple and meaningful way to […]
Written by: Matthew Kang For over a decade, Chantel Crockett has worked to strengthen the relationship between Ontario’s agri-food sector and the communities it feeds. Her career spans special events, […]
Written by: Matthew Kang Doruntina Uka is helping open doors that have too often remained closed. As Business Development Specialist at The PATCH Program, she helps people with disabilities and […]
By: Siobhan Watters This month, the MLFPC is heeding the call for Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples in Canada. So far, we learned about the historical role that food […]
By: Siobhan Watters In 2016, Western University released its first ever Indigenous Strategic Plan. Six years later, the university announced the opening of Wampum Learning Lodge in fulfillment of the […]
Written by: Siobhan Watters September 30th is Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The Middlesex-London Food Policy Council (MLFPC) is taking this month to educate ourselves and honour our […]
Written by Joud Ibraheem. Edited by Ginette Blake. Food insecurity, defined as inadequate or insecure access to food due to a lack of money, remains a prominent community issue despite […]
Written by Ellen Lakusiak. Edited by Ginette Blake, Kathy MacKay, and Matthew Wang The desire to buy Canadian products has never been stronger. When it comes to food, however, it […]
A bit about Chandany Chandany Chen is the Chef at the London Training Centre (LTC). Chandany works tirelessly to inspire culinary students, helping them build food skills while also growing […]
Written by Aida Zhang and edited by Matthew Kang At the heart of London-Middlesex’s local food movement is Amy Ford, a true Food Champion whose passion and expertise are driving […]
Written by Kathy MacKay and edited by Matthew Kang Every day in London, food that could feed families ends up in landfills. The London Food Coalition (LFC) is working to […]
By: Kathy MacKay and Edited by: Matthew Kang Greenfields Therapy Farm is rooted in the belief that healing happens through connection. Located on the grounds of Mazak Farms, it offers […]
By: Alyssa Rush and Edited by: Matthew Kang The local food movement matters now more than ever. But how can we change our spending habits to support our local communities? […]
By Ginette Blake, RD Vegetables and fruit are at the top of the list of most wasted foods in Canada, according the Second Harvest. Fresh produce is perishable but how […]
By Ellen Lakusiak Welcome to week 3 of MLPFC’s Food Waste Challenge (April 18-24, 2025). We could avoid so much wasted food by knowing when food can be saved. This […]
By: Ginette Blake, RD About half of all the food produced in Canada is wasted. That sure sounds absurd to me. Some of that waste is avoidable (i.e. try to […]
This week, we’re challenging you to create a delicious meal using only what you already have—no extra grocery trips needed! Check your fridge, pantry, and freezer for ingredients that need […]
Throughout this series, we’ve explored the journeys of Ginette, Kathy, Ellen, and Susan—how they became dietitians, their connections to food beyond nutrients, and what has shaped their perspectives. Now, in […]
In Part 2, we explored what inspired Ginette, Kathy, Ellen, and Susan to become dietitians and how their backgrounds shaped their connection to the food system. Today, we dive deeper […]
In Part 1, you were introduced to Susan, Ginette, Ellen, and Kathy. Today, they share their response to the question: What inspired you to become a dietitian, and how has […]
To celebrate Dietitian’s Day, on March 19, 2025 – we are celebrating the dedicated group of dietetic experts who bring a wealth of knowledge in healthcare, food systems, and community […]
By: Alyssa Rush, Communications Volunteer with the Middlesex London Food Policy Council, Alyssa is a PhD student at Queen’s University living in London, Ontario. Her research focuses on agroecology, sustainable […]
This January, the Middlesex London Food Policy Council focused on Food and Mental Health. To explore this important connection, we spoke with Christina Seely, a registered dietitian with over 20 […]
