(Toronto, ON): The Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) is pleased to announce that for the first time, 100% of the wine and craft beer they serve will be locally sourced. This initiative reflects the Centre\u2019s ongoing commitment to support local businesses and showcase the best Ontario has to offer.<\/p>\n
In a typical year, the MTCC serves approximately 38,000 bottles of wine and 94,000 beers. By buying local in large volume, the Centre hopes to help support local businesses as much as possible, especially as the region recovers from the effects of the pandemic.<\/p>\n
Overall, approximately 65% of all food and beverage items procured by the MTCC are from local farms and suppliers. The facility aims to increase this percentage every year. The MTCC\u2019s culinary team also spearheads a dry age meat-aging program that can serve aged local Ontario beef to up to 3,500 guests.<\/p>\n
\u00ab\u00a0As Canada\u2019s largest convention centre, it\u2019s important for us to lead by example, support local businesses and make a positive impact on the region,\u00a0\u00bb said David Procopio, Director of Food and Beverage Services at the MTCC. \u00ab\u00a0We continue to find ways to increase our ability to buy local, and for attendees to experience the best of Ontario.\u201d<\/p>\n
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MTCC\u2019s 2022 Local Wine List:<\/strong><\/p>\n Trius Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon<\/p>\n Cave Spring Cellars, Riesling Dry<\/p>\n Peninsula Ridge Estates Winery, Unoaked Chardonnay<\/p>\n Malivoire Winery, Estate Grown Chardonnay<\/p>\n Keint-He Winery, Portage Chardonnay<\/p>\n Le Clos Jordanne, Le Grand Clos 2019 Chardonnay<\/p>\n Ch\u00e2teau des Charmes, Sauvignon Blanc<\/p>\n Henry of Pelham Estate Winery, Fum\u00e9 Sauvignon Blanc<\/p>\n Creekside Estate Winery, Pinot Grigio<\/p>\n Henry of Pelham Estate Winery, Ros\u00e9<\/p>\n Henry of Pelham Estate Winery, Pinot Noir<\/p>\n Keint-He Winery, Pinot Noir Portage<\/p>\n 13th Street Winery, Burger Blend, Gamay Pinot Noir<\/p>\n Westcott Vineyards, Temperance, Gamay Pinot Noir<\/p>\n Henry of Pelham Estate Winery, Old Vines Baco Noir<\/p>\n Peninsula Ridge Estates Winery, Cabernet Merlot<\/p>\n Hidden Bench Estate Winery, 2017 Terroir Cach\u00e9<\/p>\n <\/p>\n MTCC\u2019s 2022 Local Craft Beer List:<\/strong><\/p>\n Steam Whistle Pilsner<\/p>\n Ace Hill Vienna Lager<\/p>\n Rainhard Classic Lager<\/p>\n Henderson\u2019s Best Ale<\/p>\n Junction Krispy Lite Lager<\/p>\n Harmon\u2019s Lunchbox Non-alcoholic Lagered Ale<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Local Partner Quotes<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cPartnering with the Metro Toronto Convention Centre has been a tremendously exciting opportunity for us here at Peninsula Ridges Estates Winery. Their commitment to showcasing our world class, locally made craft wine and beer lets visitors from around the world experience the very finest Ontario has to offer. MTCC\u2019s support, by buying local has also had a significant, positive impact on the economic health of our rural communities across the province, and will do so for years to come.\u201d – Norman Beal, President at Peninsula Ridge Estate Winery<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cAs we get access to more and more global products, having access to local ones becomes even more important. Local brands reflect the community they serve, support local economies and are made by people who live locally. This is not only important for the people who live here, but also the people who visit us. It\u2019s our local flavour that makes us unique. Supporting local helps local business, but more importantly it lets the people in the community shine and tell their stories through the products they make and the services they offer. At Henderson, we strive to make beers that reflect the city so that people who enjoy our beer feel like they are having a taste of Toronto.\u201d \u2013 Steve Himel, General Manager at Henderson Brewing Company<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cNow more than ever we have realized how important it is to support local businesses and enjoy local products. Andrew Peller Ltd is extremely proud to be a part of the MTCC\u2019s 100% local program. \u202fThe program will help raise awareness about all of the amazing products that we are able to produce right here in our backyard.\u201d -Thirty Bench Winemakers<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cWe are honoured to showcase our award winning, Niagara grown wines at the MTCC to a Canadian and international group of people. We are a family owned business making and growing sustainable certified wines. Our wines are available across Canada and in over 21 countries around the world. It is critical that we promote local products to the world. It shows off Canadian innovation and our culture as well as critical in growing our economy.\u201d \u2013 Paul Speck, President at Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cJunction Craft Brewery makes exceptional beer that honours tradition yet compliments our modern world. We\u2019re proud to supply our product to MTCC and thrilled that an organization with such expansive local and international audiences is supporting local businesses in this way. It\u2019s a mandate of JCB’s to work with other members of our community, as we, like MTCC, understand the power of lifting each other up. With all the creativity and innovation coming out of our local beverage industry, there’s sure to be something to satisfy everyone’s taste on their new 100% local wine and craft beer list.\u201d \u2013 Junction Craft Beverage Co.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00ab\u00a0Since Harmon’s Craft Brewing launched last November, the support we’ve received from local businesses has been our life’s blood. I think the pandemic accelerated the movement among small Ontario merchants and producers to collaborate and create innovative opportunities for everyone to thrive.\u00a0\u00bb \u2013 Steve Abrams, Partner at Harmon’s Craft Brewing<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n About the Metro Toronto Convention Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n The Metro Toronto Convention Centre is Canada\u2019s number one convention and trade show facility. Over the past 37 years, the Centre has hosted over 21,000 events and has added $8.2 billion in direct spending economic impact to the community. For further information, please visit www.mtccc.com.<\/p>\n Media enquiries:<\/p>\n Melanie Wade, Social Media and Communications Specialist<\/p>\n T: (416) 585-8504 E: mwade@mtccc.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" (Toronto, ON): The Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) is pleased to announce that for the first time, 100% of the wine and craft beer they serve will be locally sourced. 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