CUMBERLAND, B.C. — Christina Willard-Stepan does the heavy lifting and leg work at Seeds Natural Food Market so that her customers don’t have to. The owner of the seven-year-old boutique-style natural food market in Cumberland describes her customers as buyers particular about what they eat. “They prefer knowing about their groceries and knowing the farmer […] Read more
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B.C. island ag ventures find new support
COURTENAY, B.C. — Water buffalo cheese, salmon pepperoni and broccoli sprouts are just a few of the unusual items produced in Vancouver Island’s Comox Valley. The willingness to take a leap of faith on such ventures says a lot about the people who live here: from the dairy farmers who don’t want to milk cows […] Read more
New ideas keep island promoters thriving
BLACK CREEK, B.C. — Entrepreneurial blood has always pumped through Lia and Brian McCormick’s veins. They have grown wasabi on Vancouver Island and operated a restaurant. More recently, they produced salad greens and squash for local markets. Now in their 40s, they are poised to capitalize on a large local food movement with the acquisition […] Read more
Chefs seek unique produce unlike grocery store fare
LEDUC, Alta. —Vegetables are king as far as chef Ben Staley is concerned. For chef Jasmin Kobajica, it’s meat that wears the crown. “Vegetables deserve respect,” Staley said during an Alberta Agriculture Explore Local event designed to help farmers get their food into restaurants. “The humble carrot should be given the same respect as a […] Read more
Local food project evolves into business
Preserving produce | Partners hope to find ways to increase efficiency
EASYFORD, Alta. — After three years of working with a local food group, Margarita Pischke has learned most people like eating local jams, jellies and pickles. They’re just not always keen on making them. Instead, Pischke and two friends have turned their love of making jams, jellies and pickles into a business. “People understand the […] Read more
Just how local is that? Program provides answers
Products get score card | Alberta grocery stores promote local food
A new project intended to shine a spotlight on local food has become a big success in grocery stores. Meghan Dear was looking for ways to highlight local food in grocery stores. It began with a single store in Sherwood Park, Alta., eight months ago but by the beginning of January it had expanded to […] Read more
