Kawartha Local Food Wholesale Project Reaches Milestone

“Increasing sales of locally grown and processed food to local restaurants, stores and institutions has a positive economic impact on rural and urban communities. It creates jobs, unique culinary experiences for visitors, and improves the viability of businesses.

Making these connections may seem win-win and straightforward, but it can be a challenge to organize and implement. That is why the Kawartha Region Local Food Wholesale Project was created.

Developed by Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development (PKED) and City of Kawartha Lakes Economic Development, the project is helping to grow local farm and food businesses. It is getting more local food onto plates, shelves, and menus by building skills, relationships, and new business models. The project is already getting results with more sales between participants and steps taken towards the development of a ‘food hub’ that can enable producers and buyers to better plan, aggregate, and deliver local food.”