Greenbelt Profusion

Eating well is neither a privilege nor a coincidence; everyone is entitled to that which sustains their health and well-being. Whether eating to restore that natural glow, self-indulgently feasting with virtual pleasure or engaging in dietary restraint, we owe it to ourselves to eat well by eating locally. How much pleasure one can derive from food eaten, really depends on choice.

Ontarians are nurturing communities that feed their own and the lucky culinary travelers who come here. The Ontario Greenbelt is an edible cornucopia of food. In Southern Ontario, the meca of food production in Canada, soil, climate, a microclimate and the escarpment converge to provide the greatest potential for growing just about anything. These special conditions play a significant role in the growing of hard and tender fruit, and in part account for the variations of crops in different areas. And with the help of horticultural specialists, we now have farms that produce a variety of specialty crops. The possibility for agricultural innovation abounds.

Delectable Chutneys

On The Side Inc. is one company that is committed to supporting local growers by purchasing all it's key ingredients directly from Ontario's Greenbelt, and using what is in season. Premiumization is key. While offering its nutritious and delicious products might be enough for some, that choice allies to shrink our carbon footprint while savouring some of the most delicious chutneys you'll ever find.