News Release: Localize Honored as a Best For the World B Corp In late June of this year I received some wonderful news: Localize would be part of an elite group of mission-driven companies across the world recognized by the B Corp certification as ‘Best For the World Honorees’ for 2017. For the past…
Making sustainable choices more accessible for consumers We’ve teamed up with the Rainforest Alliance, an international non-profit, in a shared mission to increase the number of sustainable food products available on grocery store shelves, and to make information accessible to shoppers to make educated purchase decisions. We both aim to help retailers and shoppers to…
Spotlight on: Muskoka Roastery BREWING UP QUALITY WITH A COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY Photo Credit: Muskoka Roastery Coffee Co. The Muskoka Roastery Instagram feed is everything there is to love about Canadian winters – cozy sweaters, a hot beverage after a day of playing in the snow, and celebrating heritage and the natural environment. But its not…
What makes a resilient food system? I was lucky enough last month to be part of the Eastern Ontario Local Food Conference (EOLFC) where we dove into the building blocks of the local food community in Eastern Ontario. I had the opportunity to meet some of fantastic food producers and other food actors who are…
Localize Vendor Spotlight: GOOD FOOD FOR GOOD Localize brings food data to life by helping you get to know the people and the products in our local food database! GOOD FOOD FOR GOOD is a Localize-registered food producer striving to make a difference in the world by making delicious products and donating food to those who…
Vendor Spotlight: Salt Spring Coffee Robbyn Scott and Mickey McLeod opened the doors to their first roasting cafe on Salt Spring Island in 1996. Salt Spring Islanders embraced their delicious coffee with open arms, and today, Salt Spring Coffee can be found in over 1,200 cafes, restaurants, and grocery and specialty food stores across Canada.…
Making Waves in the Local and Sustainable Food Movement The way people look at food is changing. No longer considered a boundless resource, for many, the demand for food has become interwoven with the need for sustainability. People are becoming more mindful of the nutrients they put into their bodies and are recognizing the…