Go, Canadian Paralympic Team, Go! Today, the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games kicked off in style with a breathtaking opening ceremony at Place de la Concorde and the Champs-Élysées, right in the heart of Paris. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the incredible athletes and participants, and a special shoutout to Canadian Paralympic Team. Your hard work and dedication light up our hearts and inspire us every day. Keep shining! #OfficialGrocer
Farm Boy Inc.
Retail
Ottawa, Ontario 41,804 followers
It's All About The Food | 47 locations in Ontario
About us
Selected as one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies, Eastern Ontario based Farm Boy provides a unique and friendly, fresh-market shopping experience. Featuring their signature farm-fresh produce and organic, natural and locally sourced foods, plus their popular store brands and wholesome fresh prepared meals, made from scratch in the Farm Boy Kitchen. With legions of loyal customers, Farm Boy has grown from a small produce stand starting in Cornwall in 1981 to 47 stores located in Brantford, Burlington, Barrie, Cambridge, Cornwall, Guelph, Hamilton, Kingston, Kitchener, London, Newmarket, Ottawa, Oakville, Pickering, Richmond Hill, St. Catharines, Toronto, Waterloo and Whitby. The company plans to continue its fresh market expansion across Ontario. Our Company - Farm Boy provides a unique and friendly fresh shopping experience in comparison to big box retailers and conventional grocers. Recognized for our fresh products and exceptional customer service; our success has enabled us to grow throughout Ontario. Our People- At Farm Boy, people really do make the difference! That’s why we continually seek out the friendliest people to join our team and support our vision of providing the best fresh shopping experience for our customers. In our fast-paced, dynamic work environment, our team shares a passion for excellence and continuous improvement. Our Products- From the moment you walk into a Farm Boy store, it is clear that the produce is fresher and of the highest quality. Fresh produce is the heart and soul of our business. This relentless dedication to freshness and pure food goodness is what has earned our customers’ trust, making us their number one choice for fresh tasty products.
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http://www.farmboy.ca
External link for Farm Boy Inc.
- Industry
- Retail
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Ottawa, Ontario
- Type
- Public Company
- Founded
- 1981
- Specialties
- Fresh produce, locally made unique private label products, Fresh Kitchen take home meals, and premium meats and cheese and deli
Locations
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Primary
1427 Ogilvie Rd
Ottawa, Ontario K1J, CA
Employees at Farm Boy Inc.
Updates
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Together with Sustain Ontario and Farm to Cafeteria Canada, Farm Boy is nurturing food knowledge and providing resources to support a healthier, more informed generation, through our Flagship Charitable Program: nourish to flourish! In its inaugural year, $55,000 in grants will be distributed to schools across Ontario. Grant applications officially open on September 9, 2024. For more information on how to apply, visit: https://bit.ly/4fGMIUl Thanks to your generous contributions, we raised over $135,000 through our in-store campaign. With Farm Boy's additional contribution of $25,000, that brings the grand total to more than $160,000 in support of food literacy initiatives and in-school meal programs for the second year of grants. Many thanks to all those that contributed towards the success of our Flagship Charitable Program—nourish to flourish!
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A big thank you to the Burlington South community for the warm welcome at the Grand Opening of our 50th location at 3230 Fairview Street, Burlington, ON! We were thrilled to celebrate with everyone during a weekend full of fun surprises and delicious food. The festivities began bright and early on Thursday, August 15, with our official grand opening ceremony. We were honored to be joined by special guests, including Jean-Louis Bellemare, Farm Boy’s Founder; Michael Medline, President and CEO of Empire Company Limited and Sobeys Inc.; and Will, Farm Boy’s Biggest Fan and Honourary Ambassador. Shawn Linton, President and General Manager, and Alessandra Bisaillon, Director of Marketing and Media Relations, shared a few words before marking the occasion with Burlington Store Manager Jessica D., Jean-Louis, and Michael by ringing Lulu's cowbell in true Farm Boy fashion! We were also privileged to have Paul Sharman, Deputy Mayor and Ward 5 Councillor, and Laura Moretti, Manager of Resource Development at Food for Life food bank, join us during the ceremony as we presented a donation cheque. A big thank you to our wonderful customers and partners who joined us throughout the weekend for exciting surprises, giveaways, live music, a scavenger hunt, and much more. We are deeply grateful for the hard work of our dedicated Team Members, Vendors, and Agency Partners in making the Burlington South store opening a tremendous success. Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with us!
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Join us for a special meet and greet on Thursday, August 22 with Ice Hockey player and two-time Olympic medalist, Renata Fast! 🏒🍁 About Renata: Renata Fast grew up in Burlington, ON, where her passion for hockey began. After Renata earned her spot on the Canadian Women’s Hockey Team, she played a crucial role in Team Canada’s success, contributing to their gold medal victory at the Beijing 2022 Olympic Games and their silver medal finish at the Pyeongchang 2018 Olympic Games. As a prominent figure in women’s hockey, Renata is now a key player for PWHL Toronto, continuing to inspire and represent the sport both in Canada and internationally. She dedicates her summers to running her own girls’ hockey camp, nurturing the next generation of players when she isn’t training with the National Program. In recognition of her achievements and contributions to the community, Renata was awarded the Keys to the City for Burlington in 2022. Renata Fast’s journey from Burlington to the global stage is a testament to her impact and legacy in women’s hockey. Come meet Renata and cheer on Team Canada with us. We can’t wait to see you there! 📍 Farm Boy Burlington South | 3230 Fairview Street, Burlington, ON 📅 Thursday, August 22, 2024 from 4 to 7 pm Learn more about our partnership: https://bit.ly/3LmT5Oq #OfficialFarmBoy #RenataFast
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We are thrilled to announce the opening of our 50th Farm Boy location in Burlington! This milestone is a testament to our ongoing commitment to bringing fresh, high-quality foods to communities across Ontario. We’re excited to join the Burlington South community and invite you to visit us at 3230 Fairview Street, Burlington, ON. Our new store features a variety of farm-fresh quality produce, exceptional Farm Boy private label products, butcher-quality meats, sustainably-sourced seafood, made-from-scratch baked goods, and much more. We can't wait to welcome you to our newest location and share our fresh-market experience with the community. For store hours and more information, please click the link below. https://bit.ly/46zNPRo #OfficialFarmBoy #NewStore #GrandOpening #Burlington
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We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with Boost Child & Youth Advocacy Centre as the presenting sponsor for their Jump For Boost fundraising event! 🎉 This event is set to be a fantastic experience for the entire family featuring trampolines, face painting, delicious foods & desserts, and a live DJ. It’s a wonderful opportunity to enjoy some fun while supporting a worthy cause. We invite you to join us for a day full of community spirit and celebration. Let’s come together as a community to support Boost for Kids and make a positive impact. Check out the details below! 📍 Sky Zone Leaside, 45 Esandar Dr, Toronto, ON M4G 4C5 📅 Sunday, September 22, 2024 ⏰ 10AM - 12PM Learn more at https://bit.ly/4cfzlrf #OfficialFarmBoy
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For 19 unforgettable days, over 300 Team Canada athletes competed in 40 sports across 329 events, showcasing unmatched sportsmanship, stamina, and emotion. 🏅A huge shoutout to Team Canada for bringing home 27 medals! We could not be more proud of the dedication from all of the amazing athletes. Let's come together to congratulate Team Canada and the Paris 2024 Olympic Games athletes! 🎉 #OfficialFarmBoy #OfficialGrocer #TeamCanada
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We’re incredibly thrilled to announce the opening of our 50th store in the Burlington South community on Thursday, August 15, 2024, as we continue expanding in the Greater Toronto Area! Thanks to the overwhelming support of our customers across Ontario that have made this milestone possible. Located at 3230 Fairview Street, our newest location embodies our commitment to providing Ontario residents with the best fresh-market experience. The Burlington South store will feature our signature offerings, including a vibrant assortment of fresh produce, quality Canadian meats, local dairy, and a wide variety of popular Farm Boy exclusive private-label products. Complementing these offerings will be a selection of gluten-free, plant-based, vegan, and vegetarian options, catering to diverse dietary preferences. We can't wait for you to come on in and see what’s in season! To read the official press release, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gQh_dQdw
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From August 1 to August 15, 2024, Farm Boy is collecting monetary donations for our Flagship Charitable Program - nourish to flourish. 100% of your donation will support in-school meal programs and food literacy initiatives across Ontario schools. Visit your local Farm Boy to donate today! Learn more about - nourish to flourish https://bit.ly/3SmVaxI
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Farm Boy is thrilled to announce, ‘nourish to flourish’, our new Flagship Charitable Program designed to support in-school meal programs and foster food literacy initiatives for schools across the province. Developed in close collaboration with Sustain Ontario and Farm to Cafeteria Canada, this program will cultivate an environment where children not only eat well but will also develop a deeper understanding for the origins and journey of food from farm to plate. 'nourish to flourish' is set, in its inaugural year, to provide $55,000 in grants to 30 Ontario schools. From August 1 to August 15, 2024, Farm Boy is collecting monetary donations to support 'nourish to flourish' with 100% of your donation going to the grants. To learn more about 'nourish to flourish' please visit: https://lnkd.in/g-Y6YRSw Sustain Ontario - The Alliance for Healthy Food and Farming, Farm to Cafeteria Canada, Shawn Linton,Trevor Gervais, Nicole Salloum, MBA, Jason Byrne, Josh Drache, Ryan Brazier, Alessandra Bisaillon