Meat & Poultry Ontario

Over one year into the pandemic: lessons learned. One year into the pandemic is a good time to reflect on what has worked and lessons learned. Learn how the CSA Group responded to COVID-19: http://ow.ly/rCav50EFt55

Access to skilled labour is vital to the long-term success of Ontario's agri-food sector. Today, I announced our government's commitment to developing an agri-f...ood labour strategy to address labour challenges and strengthen our food supply chain in the years ahead. news.ontario.ca//ontario-supporting-agri-food-sector-with-

Preparing your business for the future of work by Cher Mereweather. "It’s time for us to not just thank our frontline workers but invest in them and start seeing them as inspiring human beings" READ: http://ow.ly/X9Pz50EJjwc

I understand there are some questions about COVID-19 vaccine eligibility in our agricultural sector. Farm and agricultural workers are included in Group 1 of es...sential workers and vaccine appointments for those in the sector can now be booked online at https://covid-19.ontario.ca/book-vaccine/. See more

As vaccinations begin to ramp up across the country, businesses probably have questions on how the rollout will affect their business. In this article, you’ll find 6 actions to take now to prepare. READ: http://ow.ly/lxLb50EFsPJ

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with our Grilled Steak Tacos!!! Flirt with flavour and fun with a weeknight family fiesta! Tasty strips of steak elevate the taco experience. Parents will delight in the ease of preparation, the healthy nutrition profile, while kids will have fun assembling their meal. GET THE RECIPE: http://ow.ly/6BR950EFvhz... #ontariobeef #cincodemayo #tacotaco #grillingseason #ontarioMeat #ontFood #lovelocal #loveLocalOnt #loveOntFood #recipes #ontAg #supportLocalOnt Ontario Beef

Frontline meat processing workers and inspectors will be prioritized in the next phase of COVID-19 vaccinations to be completed by the end of July 2021: https://farmtario.com//food-processing-workers-get-phase-/

Essential food workers to be included in Phase 2 of Ontario's COVID vaccination roll out: http://ow.ly/8M9F50D7Vxi #ontFood #cdnFoodHeroes #ontAg

Rolling our Royal win into 2021! #florencemeats #royalagriculturalwinterfair #rawf2020 #biltong #judgeschoice #firstplace #airdriedbeef #notjerky #nosugar #nonitrates #keto #ontariobeef

Just a reminder to please practice normal buying habits when shopping and only buy what you need. Ontario’s food supply chain is one of the strongest in the world - rest assured that plenty of food will continue to reach grocery store shelves. There is enough for everyone.

Splurge and treat yourself to a memorable meal this holiday season! Talk to you butcher in advance to order this stunning (and delicious) veal rack and ask for ...it to be trimmed and frenched. For the perfect pairing, serve it with a glass (or two) of Gamay from Ontario's 13th Street Winery For the recipe go to https://ontariovealappeal.ca//roas/veal-roast-with-pesto/ See more

Since the beginning of the pandemic over 10,000 Canadian restaurants have closed. Help keep local restaurants in the picture. Take action by supporting your local restaurants. Dine in, take out, order delivery or purchase gift cards. #RestaurantsAreFamily #shopLocal #loveLocalOnt... WATCH: http://ow.ly/PGhF50COyA3

We are adding to our team! Meat & Poultry Ontario is hiring a Workforce Development Coordinator to support the development and growth of our new entrant and incumbent training workforce programs that will launch in January 2021. This role will be key in developing relationships with employers and community organizations in Ontarios meat & poultry sector. Visit our job posting for more details. ... https://lnkd.in/gv7_2Xn

#TBT The final round of the Ontario's Finest Butcher competition 2020, themed Deja Food, took place at Storehouse 408 in Cambridge showcasing the skills of Ontario's top butchers. The three butchers had 30 minutes to transform two ducks, a leg of veal, and a pork bone-in loin into attractive, merchandisable cuts. It's amazing what they can make in just 30 minutes. ... Butchers included this year's winner Steve Toms of Fortinos, Hamilton, Dave Vander Velde of VG Meats, Stoney Creek and Frank DiGenova of Butcher by Nature in Toronto. Fortinos VG Meats Butcher By Nature

ICYMI: We’re looking for a Workforce Development Specialist to join our team. Apply at secure.collage.co/jobs/mpo/19174 #jobs #jobseekers #Hiringnow

Today we take pause to remember and honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. Join the Queen's Park Ontario Veteran's Memorial Service online today at 10:45 AM: https://www.youtube.com/user/premierofontario

Protein is essential to a healthy diet, and one of the most-needed items at our food banks. This #OntAgWeek, We are thankful for our partners who helped us prov...ide more fresh protein and dairy to people facing hunger last year, including: 2.1 million servings of chicken 8.7 million servings of milk 750k servings of eggs 219k servings of pork 40k servings of beef See more

Learn how our economic outlook and the changing eating habits of Canadians can affect your food business, so you can prepare for success. FCC and STEP, invite y...ou to join us for a complimentary webinar featuring FCC Chief Economist JP Gervais and Nielsen Eastern Canada Vice-President Francis Parisien. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/state-of-the-canadian-food-indu

In this #Thanksgiving 101 video, you learn to make this easy and delicious Turkey with Maple Thyme Glaze. You also learn some super useful information for the u...pcoming #holidays, such as how to use and store parts of your turkey, and how to cut and serve your meal! #OntarioTurkey #ThinkTurkey https://youtu.be/0rGvqASls54

MPO member Halenda's Meats a shares their business story and their commitment to using ingredients sourced right here in Ontario. #loveLocalOnt #FinestMeat #ONTfood #loveLocal #ontariomade

The final round of the Ontario's Finest Butcher competition 2020, themed Deja Food, took place at Storehouse 408 in Cambridge Ontario. The top three butchers had 30 minutes to transform two ducks, a leg of veal, and a pork bone-in loin into attractive, merchandisable cuts. Butchers included this year's winner Steve Toms of Fortinos, Hamilton, Dave Vander Velde of VG Meats, Stoney Creek and Frank DiGenova of Butcher by Nature in Toronto. #finestbuther #lovelocal #lovelocalOnt #ontMeat #ontFood

It's #ontAgWeek & Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Things might look a little different this year, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy delicious Ontario Turkey on your plate. Try this Spicy Sheet Pan Turkey recipe from Ontario Turkey: http://ow.ly/9kca50BMmMu... Ontario Turkey #ontAg #thanksgiving2020 #loveLocalOnt #cdnFoodHeroes

It’s Ontario Agriculture Week and we are celebrating all things local! Choosing fresh and delicious local meat helps to create jobs and supports our economic growth in Ontario. It also builds a strong sense of community by supporting Ontario’s farmers and businesses. Every time you buy local, you make a positive impact. ... Looking for local meat in your area? Visit https://www.meatpoultryon.ca/find-a-butcher/ #loveONTfood #lookforlocal #lovelocal #cdnfoodheroes #CdnAg

Flashback Friday! Do you ever wonder what happens to all that meat after Ontario's Finest Butcher Competition? This year the 250kgs of pork donated by Conestoga Meats was packaged up by Halenda's Meats and delivered to Second Harvest Food Rescue.... Second Harvest is a charity that redistributes unsold food across Canada through school programs, seniors centres, shelters, food banks and local food hubs. Learn more about this amazing organization at: https://secondharvest.ca/ #finestButcher #supportLocal #lovelocalont

ICYMI: Ontario’s Finest Butcher, Steve Toms, talks about his take on the competition and the future of the trade. #finestbutcher #lovelocal #ONTfood Steve Toms

#TBT A month ago we crowned Steve Toms of Hamilton as Ontario's Finest Butcher. If you haven't had a chance to watch the final throw down, be sure to see all the action here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=248102986558342

Flash back Friday!! Some candid shots from Mondays Ontario’s Finest Butcher Competition. It’s amazing what the butchers can make in just 30 minutes! Many thanks to all who supported the competition this year: ... Big Green Egg YETI Halenda's Meats Storehouse 408 Farm Boy Productions Johnny Briskets Canadian Stringer, Stacey L. Newman Conestoga Meats King Cole Ducks Malabar Spices Newmarket Meat EcoBoard #finestbutcher #lovelocal #butcherblock #butcher #ontag #cdnfoodheroes #butchersofinstagram #meatlover #ontariomeatandpoultry

It was a tight race and Steve Toms of Fortino’s came out on top. Congratulations on a hard fought battle. You have claimed the title of Ontario’s Finest Butcher! Congratulations to finalists, Frank DeGenova from Butcher by Nature and Dave Vandervelde from VG Meats for making it to the final round! And thank you to all of the competitors for this years Ontario’s Finest Butcher Competition!

Back when Canadians were worried about possible food shortages, we produced a video for Meat & Poultry Ontario to let consumers know Ontario’s producers would e...nsure a steady supply of meat. Part of that story was celebrating the many frontline #cdnFoodHeroes who have served our communities throughout the pandemic. See more

And the winner is ... It was a tight race today and Steve Toms of Fortino’s came out on top. Congratulations on a hard fought battle. You have claimed the title of Ontario’s Finest Butcher!! Congratulations to all of today’s finalists. You did an amazing job. Butcher By Nature VG Meats... Pictured here is Steve with his mom Angie (don’t worry they are in the same bubble) #finestbutcher #ontariosfinest #butchersofinstagram #butcherblock #inittowinit Fortinos

Watch our finalists Dave, Steve and Frank tackle 3 mystery proteins to determine who will be name Ontario's Finest Butcher! Winner will be announced at approx 12:45!

Who will be named Ontario's Finest Butcher???? WATCH THE FINALE LIVE TODAY at 11:20 AM!!! Stay tuned. #finestbutcher #ontariobutchers #inittowinit #lovelocal... Fortinos VG Meats Butcher By Nature

Congratulations to our top 3 finalists who will be competing for the title of Ontario's Finest Butcher tomorrow. WATCH THE FINALE LIVE TOMORROW at 11:20 AM!!! Be sure to tune in tomorrow to watch our finalists Dave, Steve and Frank tackle 3 mystery proteins to determine who will be name Ontario's Finest Butcher! Our winner will be announce LIVE on Facebook.

ICYMI: Our top 3 finalists will square off on Monday, September 21 to determine who will take home the title of Ontario's Finest Butcher. Tune in to our Facebook page to watch the final throw down LIVE at 11:30 AM Sept. 21. You don't want to miss this!... #finestbutcher #ThrowDown #butchersofontario #butcherlife