Overview
About the event
Food Day Canada began in 2003, thanks to Anita Stewart, a food writer and researcher from Ontario. That summer, Canadian beef farmers faced a crisis.
A BSE case had closed borders, and they couldn�??t export their products.
To help, Anita and her family hosted �??The World�??s Longest Barbecue.�?� She asked Canadians to grill local beef and support those affected. That simple idea grew into something bigger.
What started as one meal turned into a nationwide tradition. Each year, more chefs, farmers, and home cooks joined in. They began preparing dishes using homegrown ingredients and sharing their meals online.
The energy spread fast. Restaurants built menus around local food. Shoppers paid closer attention to labels. Markets, stores, and farms saw more interest in Canadian products.
A BSE case had closed borders, and they couldn�??t export their products.
To help, Anita and her family hosted �??The World�??s Longest Barbecue.�?� She asked Canadians to grill local beef and support those affected. That simple idea grew into something bigger.
What started as one meal turned into a nationwide tradition. Each year, more chefs, farmers, and home cooks joined in. They began preparing dishes using homegrown ingredients and sharing their meals online.
The energy spread fast. Restaurants built menus around local food. Shoppers paid closer attention to labels. Markets, stores, and farms saw more interest in Canadian products.
