Summer hits different when your fridge is full of fresh, local food. This year, Metro is shining a spotlight on some of their favourite and freshest Ontario finds with their Summer MVPs program.
Think juicy tomatoes from Kingsville greenhouses, small-batch kombucha brewed in the GTA and ice cream from a recipe that's been scooped for over 75 years.
Whether you're loading up for a beach weekend or just stocking your weekly shop, look for Metro's Maple Leaf logo online or on in-store price tags as your shortcut to the good stuff.
From pesticide-free greens to Hollywood-approved lasagna, these local brands are stocked at Metro, and they totally deserve a spot in your cart.
GoodLeaf Farms
GoodLeaf is growing some of the crispest, cleanest greens in the province — no soil, no pesticides, no long-distance shipping. Their vertical farms in Guelph pump out nutrient-rich baby kale, arugula and mustard greens year-round. Perfect for summer salads, smoothies, or tossing on a sandwich.
Mercanti Specialty Foods
Mama Yolanda's Gourmet Lasagna is built on a seven-generation Hamilton family recipe that began as a quest to create the world's best frozen lasagna, and it has made its way to the freezer of Al Pacino himself. Now stocked at Metro, it's packed with layers of Ontario-sourced ingredients and handmade flavour.
Mastronardi Produce
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This Kingsville-based, fourth-gen family farm is behind the award-winning SUNSET® brand. From Campari tomatoes to sweet bell peppers and crunchy cucumbers, everything is greenhouse-grown for maximum flavour and freshness. If you're building a summer salad or sandwich, start here.
Shaw's Ice Cream
Shaw's has been scooping since 1948, and their small-batch ice cream still brings retro vibes. Rescued by three sisters in the early 2000s, the brand's flavours, including classics like mint chocolate chip, vanilla bean, and chocolate peanut butter, are made with locally sourced ingredients and a lot of heart in every pint.
Tonica Kombucha
Tonica was founded in Toronto by a yoga teacher who discovered kombucha in an ashram and never looked back. Their fizzy fermented beverages come in flavours like peach, blueberry and mango, made with clean ingredients and brewed for balance. Whether you're kombucha-curious or already a die-hard, this is a feel-good fridge staple.
So go ahead, stock up with pride with these Ontario OG’s. Shop local with Metro in-store or online at metro.ca.