[Growwine] Vineland News Release

[Laura]

HI Lardy 

funny email response from A&P .   Peaches do not RIPEN from the inside out, they ROT from the inside out LOL 
While a few types of tree fruit , like pears, will ripen off the tree most do not. 
That's why you will see stores advertising "Tree ripened" of course that's usually nonsense too as tree ripened peaches would be pulp if shipped any distance. 
REAL tree ripened fruit is hand wrapped and packed in special containers which protect each piece of fruit in transit. 

Your Local Food Plus certified growwine member :-) 
Laura Sabourin 
who in addition to grapes grows :
peaches, pears, plums, apples, cherries, raspberries,blackberries, blueberries and FIGS 


  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Larry Paterson 
  To: Growwine List 
  Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2008 10:21 PM
  Subject: [Growwine] Vineland News Release


  This is the kind of initiative I think we need worldwide... lfw

  I also have attached the email received about those lovely peaches.  Seems they don't spray them with anything!

  lardy

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  Advancing horticultural research and innovation 
  to support a healthy future. 


  NEWS RELEASE 

  For immediate release 

  VINELAND INITIATES A "LOCAL FOOD" PRODUCERS PARTNERSHIP 
  Safe, fresh, more nutritious, eco-friendly food program fosters stronger local economy 


  VINELAND, Ontario, March 24, 2008 - Vineland Research and Innovation Centre ("Vineland") is 
  pleased to announce the initiation of a "Local Food" project that supports and links local food 
  growers, producers and suppliers directly with local food buyers to ensure that the public has 
  improved access to high quality, locally grown food - whether it be through local grocery stores, 
  restaurants or farmers' markets. The project will start with a Niagara Local Food Pilot. 

  In identifying the value of locally grown food, Vineland's Stakeholder Advisory Committee 
  established a sub-committee to initiate and facilitate the project. 

  "Locally based food production and distribution systems are important for several reasons," said 
  Jim Brandle, CEO of Vineland. "They provide the public with access to fresher, more nutritious 
  foods, promote local agriculture by keeping food production close to home, support and create 
  local jobs in agriculture and food processing, and build stronger local economies and 
  communities And they minimize our 'carbon foodprint' through the reduction of fossil-fuel used in 
  the trade and transportation of food." 

  The concept and the benefits of locally produced food are gaining in popularity throughout the 
  agriculture industry. Advancements in research, innovation and technology present an increasing 
  number of options to improve the availability of locally produced foods. 

  "The "Local Food" initiative will link producers directly with buyers to accelerate advancement and 
  ensure that Ontario consumers are provided with easier, more frequent access to fresh, safe, 
  nutritious, high quality, locally produced foods," said Donald Ziraldo, Chair of Vineland Research 
  and Innovation Centre Board 

  Joining Vineland to support the Niagara Local Food Pilot initiative are the Vineland Growers 
  Cooperative, the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers, Local Food Plus, ZeroFootprint, 
  OnTrace Agri-food Traceability, Green RewardsT, the Niagara Culinary Trail and the Regional 
  Municipality of Niagara. 

  Fifteen local growers as well as St. Davids Hydroponics have already committed to participating 
  in the program by signing up for certification under the Local Food Plus program. Vineland has 
  committed to facilitating the pilot project and has provided the funding to engage a coordinator 
  responsible for the administration of Local Food Plus grower certification. 

  Niagara growers, food producers and buyers are encouraged to contact Vineland 
  (www.vinelandontario.ca) or Local Food Plus (www.localfoodplus.ca) to participate in the Niagara 
  Local Food Pilot program 

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  Box 4000, 4890 Victoria Avenue North, Vineland Station, Ontario, L0R 2E0 


  About Vineland Research and Innovation Centre 

  Located in the Niagara Region, the Vineland Research and Innovation Centre is a not-for-profit 
  corporation. It is currently in the process of significant renewal and revitalization as result of a 
  Federal and Provincial government, and industry led initiative in 2007 to create a world-class 
  research institution and international hub for horticulture and ornamentals research, innovation 
  and commercialization. Created in 1906 through a gift by M.F. Rittenhouse, the Vineland 
  Research Station has contributed to the emergence of a competitive horticulture industry in 
  one of Canada's most unique geographic regions. It is accredited with the development and 
  release of over 150 new varieties of fruits, vegetables and ornamental plants, as well as 
  numerous production techniques and post-harvest technologies. 

  About Local Food Plus 

  Local Food Plus ("LFP") is an award winning non-profit organization that brings farmers and 
  consumers to the table to share in the benefits of environmentally and socially responsible food 
  production. LFP opens new and higher value markets for farmers and processors who meet LFP 
  standards. Contact: Mike Schreiner, 416-699-6070, ext. 223, Mike at localfoodplus.ca, 
  www.localfoodplus.ca 

  About OnTrace Agri-food Traceability 

  OnTrace is a not-for-profit corporation, created to lead food traceability programs and initiatives in 
  the province of Ontario. OnTrace's goals are to deliver traceability solutions that will enable the 
  agriculture and agri-food industry in Ontario to become more innovative and competitive, and; to 
  strengthen the capacity of industry and government to manage and respond to emergencies 
  related to agriculture and food. Contact: Brian Sterling, 519-766-9292, Fax 519-766-1313. For 
  media kit and further information, visit: www.ontraceagrifood.com 

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  For more information, contact: 

  Donald Ziraldo, Chair 
  Vineland Research and Innovation Centre 

  416-520-3555 
  donald at ziraldo.ca 

  www.vinelandontario.ca 

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