LCBO Food & Drink Autumn 2023

Whether it’s giving back, innovating sustainable practices or embracing diversity, these are the Ontario makers who are shaking up the status quo. They’re forging ahead and shaping the future with a new mindset worth noting. company In good

BY CHARLENE ROOKE

There’s a feel-good factor to supporting local by drinking craft spirits, beer and cider or buying Ontario VQA wine. The exceptional drinks professionals featured on these pages stand out for their extraordinary commitment to the world around them and to innovative practices, thinking and partnerships. They are championing local and sustainable production, promoting equity and diversity in their businesses and communities, and sharing their resources and proceeds with worthy causes. Here are just some of the Ontarians changing the way we drink today.

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