U of G Celebrating Food Day Canada
#FOODDAYCANADA
Food Day Canada is a celebration of food grown and produced in Canada. It is an opportunity to give thanks to everyone across the food continuum from farmers and fishers to food researchers, chefs, and home cooks. It was founded by Anita Stewart who was a passionate advocate for Canadian cuisine, and the University of Guelph’s Food Laureate. Every year, people who love Canadian ingredients participate in Food Day Canada by attending community food events, having meals with friends and family, and sharing their enjoyment of Canadian food online. In May 2023, The Food Day in Canada Act passed in Parliament, making the occasion an officially recognized day on the national calendar.
Learn more about Food Day CanadaFind out how you can participate
University of Guelph Food Day Canada Celebrations
The University of Guelph, with its ongoing commitment to improve life through food, is a long-standing partner of Food Day Canada. U of G will be celebrating Food Day Canada throughout the month of July and into August.
Anita Stewart Memorial Food Laboratory
In 2021, the Anita Stewart Memorial Food Laboratory opened its doors at the MacDonald Institute on U of G’s campus to carry on Stewart’s support of Canadian food and food research. As part of the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, the kitchen classroom is used to teach University of Guelph nutrition and hospitality students about food preparation, safety, and culture. It also acts as an event space to showcase food experts, share knowledge and create conversations around food.
One of these events is Deep Dish Dialogues – a monthly series that showcases chefs and food experts and dives into impactful subjects. A recent episode, in partnership with the Ontario Agricultural College for their 150th anniversary, features the art and science of bread making.
Canada’s Food University
The University of Guelph is shining a light on all the ways we are supporting and improving Canada’s food systems. Continue reading to get a ‘taste’ of the exciting stories, news, and updates that University of Guelph students, faculty, researchers, and staff have been a part of over the past year that support food and food systems. Visit the U of G News page for a full list of stories.
Research and Innovation for a Sustainable Food System
U of G is proud to showcase dedicated researchers, passionate students, and esteemed faculty members who are progressing sustainable food systems research and innovation across the food spectrum, ranging from food science and nutrition, to plant science and agriculture.
Campus Food
Ranked as the number one university for campus food, U of G is proud to showcase the campus initiatives that contribute to this excellence. These initiatives demonstrate the importance of valuing local while improving access to nutritious and affordable food.
Training Future Food Leaders
Through hands-on projects, industry partnerships, and immersive fieldwork, U of G is pioneering experiential learning, and allowing students to gain key insights into real-world applications.
Programs offered
Studying at Canada’s Food University
Interested in being part of Canada’s food story? Come study with us at the University of Guelph!
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Applied Human Nutrition
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Nutritional and Nutraceutical Sciences
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Food Science
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Agriculture
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Plant Science
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Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics
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Food and Agricultural Business
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Food Industry Management
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Restaurant and Food Service Management
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One Health
Experts
Researchers at the University of Guelph have invaluable insight into Canada’s food systems. U of G experts specialize in areas such as:
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Agriculture
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Human nutrition
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Food sciences
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Livestock, aquaculture and alternatives
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Business of food
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Food safety
For more information about food related initiatives at U of G or to learn how we are celebrating Food Day Canada on campus, contact afiinfo@uoguelph.ca.