Do you know where your food comes from?
Sure, there are farms, grocery stores and restaurants, but how does your food get from the farm to your plate?
Frontline Food Facts highlights the role of everyday heros that process and manufacture the food that keeps you and your family fed.
The COVID-19 global pandemic has impacted many sectors and people are wondering if their access to food is at risk.
We’re here to give you straight answers to your food questions.
So when it comes to your food, what do you want to know?
Here are a few of your top food questions
What is a frontline worker?
The people who make our food – working on the production line handling, processing and packaging food and beverages.
There are almost 125,000 individuals employed in the processing sector and the majority are frontline workers.Is my food safe?
Yes. Provincial regulations and federal regulations led by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency have proven Canada to be a global leader in food safety.
Who is Food and Beverage Ontario?
Food and Beverage Ontario is the leadership, non-profit organization for Ontario’s food and beverage processing businesses.
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Do I have to worry about access to food?
Canada’s food system is resilient even in the harshest of times. Over 60% of fresh food from Ontario farms is processed followed by transport to grocery stores or restaurants. At times bottlenecks along the supply chain can occur during the COVID-19 outbreak – these are often temporary and resolvable.
What exactly is the food and beverage processing sector?
This is the middle part of the food supply chain that takes fresh ingredients and transforms them into value-added products like sausages, pizza, cakes, yogurt and pasta. Food and beverages made in the processing sector make their way to grocery stores, restaurants and various institutions like hospitals.
What is the purpose of Frontline Food Facts?
Due to the COVID-19 global epidemic, food and beverage processing businesses and employees have been working under intense pressure. It was time to recognize the incredible dedication of frontline workers and thank the people of Ontario for the continued support.