ProduceEdition
Whether
Locally Grown
Locally Owned or or
Locally Produced
SUPPORT LOCAL
WithSysco
Sysco is proud to support and distribute Alberta & Western Canadian products, helping to bring prosperity to our communities and neighbours.
Sysco Alberta partners with Western Canadian Growers to deliver exceptionally fresh produce, handled with the highest quality assurance standards in the industry.
To us, local means nourishing individuals with food that travels the shortest distance from ground to table. Local nourishes the community as well as the local economy.
Delta, BC
BC Fresh is a 100 percent grower-owned and operated company in Delta. They represent 60-plus family farms throughout the Fraser Valley and select areas sprinkled all over British Columbia. Meetafewofour LocalPartners!
Evergreen Herbs Ltd is a family-owned farm in the heart of Surrey BC, growing fresh herbs, tiny vegetables and unique specialty produce items. They offer anything but run-of-the-mill produce. Evergreen is committed to sustainable farming, locally grown produce, exceptional quality and constant innovation.
Delta, BC
Didyouknowall Syscobrandedherbsare grownbyEvergreenHerbs?
Inspired Greens is an innovative, environmentally responsible greenhouse located in Coaldale, Alberta. They produce “cleaner than organic” leafy greens with year round availability and consistency.
Coaldale, AB
Checkoutthe NEWgrab&go "JustFresh"" salads.
LyaltaGardens
Lyalta, AB
Lyalta Gardens is a year round local hydroponic grower of butter lettuce, watercress, micro greens and basil during the summer months.
Winnipeg, MB
Peak of the Market has grown quality produce for 80 years and supplies a wide variety of vegetables. Their storage program is one of the most technologically advanced in North America and allows them to store produce year round.
BassanoFarmsLtd
Calgary, AB
Bassano Farms Ltd offers Alberta grown field crops, as well as a local processing facility for fresh cut vegetables of all types. Bassano supports more than 2,000 acres of family owned growers in Southern Alberta.
Bowden, AB
Farmers' Fresh is a family owned mushroom farm in Abbotsford, BC. They produce a wide range of conventional and specialty mushrooms. They're "just a cap above"!
Abbotsford, BC
Fresh leaf Farm is one of the first to pioneer a vertical growing system designed to grow sprouts without chemicals or preservatives, in a sustainable environment. Their method has set their “sprout apart”!
AllSyscobrandmushrooms comefromFarmer’sFresh!
Sunfresh Farms is owned by Alberta farmers who grow the best tasting and highest quality vegetables our fertile soil can produce. The cooperative is dedicated to promoting and distributing Alberta-grown produce.
Edmonton, AB
Family owned hydroponic greenhouses using state-of-the-art technology and responsible growing practices to grow premium, all natural, non-GMO tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers.
supporterofmany Localpartners.
The Little Potato Company passionately focuses only on little potatoes. Since 1996, they have been the leading farmers of creamer potatoes –highly nutritious, fully mature and naturally delicious small specialty potatoes.
Edmonton, AB
LocalProducePartnerships
https://www.broxburn-
https://inspiredgreens.ca/
* Broxburn Vegetables and Deep Water Farm are only available in Alberta South region. Company Name Location Classification Local Crop availability? Items BASSANO GROWERS LTD Calgary, AB Alberta Grower & Producer Process seasonal produce & import Potatoes, fresh cut fries, peeled onions http://bassanogrowers.ca/ BC FRESH CDN Delta, BC Western Canadian Grower Year round. Grow & store Potatoes, gold beets
BROXBURN VEGETABLES* Lethbridge, AB Alberta Grower April to January Variety of vegetables
https://bcfresh.ca/
vegetables.com/ DEEP WATER FARMS* Calgary, AB Alberta Grower Year round Arugula, green mustard, kale mix http://www.deepwaterfarms.com/ EVERGREEN HERBS Surrey, BC Western Canadian Grower & importer April to October. Import otherwise Herbs, root, baby & specialty vegetables https://evergreenherbs.com/ FARMERS FRESH MUSHROOMS Abbotsford, BC Western Canadian Grower Year round Mushrooms https://www.farmersfresh.com/ FRESH LEAF FARMS Bowden, AB Alberta Grower Year round Green pea shoots & alfa sprouts https://www.freshleaffoods.com/ INSPIRED GREENS Coaldale,
Alberta
Year round Leafy greens
AB
Grower
LITTLE POTATO COMPANY Edmonton, AB Alberta
April
February Potatoes
LYALTA GARDENS Lyalta, AB Alberta Grower Year round Watercress, micro greens, butter head N/A PEAK OF THE MARKET Winnipeg, MB Western Canadian Grower Year round. Grow, store & import Root vegetables, squash, potatoes https://peakofthemarket.com/ RED HAT Redcliff, AB Alberta Grower & importer April to October. Import otherwise Tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers https://redhatco-op.com/growers/ SUN FRESH FARMS Edmonton, AB Alberta Grower Year round. Grow, store & import Eggplants, beets, cabbages, rutabagas, parsnips, carrots, squash
SUNRICH FOOD Richmond, BC Western Canadian Producer Process imported produce Fresh pre-cut fruits N/A WINDSET FARMS Delta, BC Western Canadian Grower & importer April to October. Import otherwise Tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers https://windsetfarms.com/ YAT SUN FARMS Edmonton, AB Alberta Grower Year round Bean Sprouts N/A
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(yellow, red, blue and fingerling) https://www.littlepotatoes.com/
https://www.sunfreshfarms.ca/
Ideas&Tips
Shareyour LocalSupport withyourcustomers!
Ensure your team knows the story of your Local partners so they can share it with diners!
Diners also love to support Local! Have locally supplied items identified on your menu!
Have Local specials or features for your diners to support your local partners!
Feature of the Week: Potato Pizza! Fresh Tri-colour creamer potato’s from Little Potato Company Edmonton Alberta
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farmis morethan land&crops, it'safamily's heritage& future.
ProduceCrisping
A step-by-step look at how to increase shelf life and yield.
Getting started
Any produce that has capillaries can be crisped through this process. Vegetables & produce like romaine lettuce, kale, asparagus, broccoli, celery and even some root vegetables like carrots and turnips. If needed you can repeat this process again.
Storing Fruits & Vegetables
quality, texture, flavour, appearance and yield. The process involves placing an inch of the product in tepid water so as not to shock it. followed by refrigeration for 4 to 6 hours or overnight for best results. After a move to a clean container for storage.
Make sure to place it in the back of the fridge where it is coldest away from any fans and covered to protect it. Ideally the temperature should be 34-36F or 2-3C.
ProduceTip:
Remove all rubber bands and ties as they can restrict the water flow and can fall into other foods.
ChiliLimePotatoSalad
Fresh, locally grown potatoes from The Little Potato Company are the perfect ingredient for this spicy take on potato salad. Yellow creamer potatoes, roasted peanuts, red Thai chilies and cilantro are added to the mix. The dressing is made using olive oil, lime, honey, chili garlic sauce and cayenne.
RoastedFingerlingPotatoeswith Dill&GoatCheese
These perfectly tender garlic roasted fingerling potatoes are tossed with Canadian goat cheese, dill and peas for the perfect potato side dish!!
PulledChickenTacoLettuceWraps
Fresh local butter lettuce topped with spicy taco seasoned pulled chicken, avocado, cilantro, drizzled with Baja BBQ sauce.
A healthy and flavorful menu item your customer will love. Lettuce wraps are great for lunch, dinner, or as an appetizer. (for delivery and take-out orders, pack ingredients separately and allow your customers to build at home)
Arugula&QuinoaSaladwithSweet OnionVinaigrette
Fresh local arugula and hearty protein packed quinoa make this a great salad for any season. Add grilled salmon or pair with avocado toast for a meal that will have your guest ready for the day.
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