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Guelph Company Gets Ontario Made Designation

GoodLeaf Farms entire product line of healthy, Ontario-grown leafy greens has been approved for the Ontario Made designation

For Immediate Release - November 24, 2020 

Ontario-grown leafy greens provide fresh, healthy local food options all year long

Nutrient-dense microgreens and baby greens are harvested daily at GoodLeaf Farms’ innovative indoor vertical farm in Guelph, Ont., using sustainable practices and the latest technology. Because the farm is indoors, using specialized LED lighting to mimic the rays of the spring sun to optimize photosynthesis, the fully automated farm gives Ontario residents the chance to enjoy fresh local food year-round.

“We are proud to grow and package our fresh microgreens and baby greens right here in Ontario,” says Jacquie Needham, Accounts Manager with GoodLeaf Farms. “Ontario is a leader in agricultural innovation, and our farm leans heavily on innovation to offer what is often the only Ontario option in a mostly imported produce aisle, particularly during the winter.”

The Ontario Made program, created by the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME), is supported by the government of Ontario and aims to promote and support locally-made products in the midst of the province’s economic recovery. A label has also been developed to help consumers easily identify, access and purchase products that are made in Ontario. 

The GoodLeaf Farms produce designated as Ontario Made are its Asian Micro Blend, Spicy Mustard Medley, Pea Shoots, Micro Arugula, Baby Arugula and Baby Kale.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has put a spotlight on the importance of local food,” says Jacquie. “Ontarians are looking for more local food options. It is fresher, tastes better and is packed with nutrients. The Ontario Made designation will help them identify those choices in the grocery store.”

GoodLeaf’s leafy greens can be found at Loblaws, Fortinos, Longo’s, Zehrs, Your Independent Grocer and Whole Foods stores across Ontario.

About GoodLeaf Farms: With a passion for delicious, nutrient-rich greens, GoodLeaf was founded in Halifax in 2011. Using an innovative technology and leveraging multi-level vertical farming, 

GoodLeaf has created a controlled and efficient indoor farm that can grow fresh produce anywhere in the world, 365 day of the year. The system combines innovations in LED lighting with leading edge hydroponic techniques to produce sustainable, safe, pesticide-free, nutrient-dense leafy greens. 

GoodLeaf has ongoing R&D Programs in collaboration with the University of Guelph, Dalhousie University and Acadia University.


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