Several of our wholesalers were once housed where our produce market was concentrated, in the St. Lawrence Market area of downtown Toronto. It was our 'hood, which by all accounts was bustling. And how could it not be? By its very nature, fresh produce is...
Several of our wholesalers wer...
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More than 90 per cent of the world’s businesses are family-managed or controlled. Although at times it can be challenging to work with relatives, there are proven advantages to businesses managed by next of kin: focus on long-term investment in the company, flexibility to introduce...
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The Ontario Produce Company, or OP as it was known, has always had a stall at the Ontario Food Terminal and been a key player at the Market. OP dates back to 1914, when Max and Maurice Wolfe opened their business to supply army bases...
The Ontario Produce Company, o...
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A wooden structure is erected to house the farmers’ market, fronting on to King Street, the north end of the Market Block. This area later becomes known as St. Lawrence Market, Toronto’s base for the wholesale and retail distribution of goods. Photo courtesy of Toronto...
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It’s a typical, bustling day at North American Produce Buyers’ stall at the Ontario Food Terminal. "If someone walked through our door 65 years ago and came through our door today, they would still be walking into the same space." says Larry Davidson, one half...
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