Morello's Independent Grocer Given Retailer Award Supporting Ontario Foods
/From creating prominent displays to promoting local produce, Morello’s Independent Grocer on Lansdowne Street received the Foodland Ontario Gold Level-Seasonal Award on Monday morning.
(left to right) Dave Smith, Peterborough-Kawartha MPP; Shawn Mahood, Morello’s Produce Manager and Dave Morello, Owner displaying some of Ontario’s fresh local produce such as strawberries from McLean Berry Farm in Lakefield. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
The distinction is part of the 2023 Retailer Awards—given by representative Dave Smith, Peterborough-Kawartha MPP—and was given to stores that show excellence in display, promotion of Ontario foods, and support of Foodland Ontario.
“For us, it's such a proud thing,” said Dave Morello, owner of Morello’s Independent Grocer.
According to Foodland Ontario, the gold category is awarded to 12 Ontario retailers for distinguished excellence in three specific categories: seasonal, creative and cross-merchandised.
Seasonal
Presented for supporting the Ontario seasonal commodities of your choice.
Creative
Presented for the most creative display of Ontario commodities using themes, display props, unique signage, etc.
Cross-merchandised
Based on the number of non-produce items cross-merchandised with the Ontario commodity of choice, the compatibility of products, and appropriate signage.
