10 Tips to Reduce Food Waste Walking into the Big Carrot produce section is exciting: knobby exotic roots next to glossy emerald leaves, fragrant Meyer lemons neighbouring sparkling ruby apples, fleshy heirloom tomatoes flirting with blushing pears. It can be very...
The sun is shining, bees are buzzing, and flowers are in full bloom; the warm weather has once again graced us with its presence, and we can’t get enough of it! Our summer season is one of the most prized times of year for Canadians, and even makes the harsh, cold...
Launching March 1st – Localize: an exciting new way to find local products and support local businesses at The Big Carrot. Long before the rise of farmers’ markets and niche food delivery services in Toronto, The Big Carrot has been the go-to-grocer for...
Red Fife: Old is the New Black Like mutton chop beards and vinyl records I’ve been finding that everything that is old is hip again! And I can’t help but agree, minus the mutton chops! In our attempt to get back to nature I think we are trying to dig up some old dirt...
Gluten-Free Choices Aplenty There is no doubt that the gluten-free market has grown in the last 5 years. In fact the market for gluten-free products has grown to about 40 million consumers according to The Gluten-Free Agency. For consumers who are used to eating...
Organic – Defined Organic agriculture is often reduced to what it is not; e.g.- it does NOT use toxic pesticides or synthetic fertilizer, it does NOT allow GMO inputs. While these practices are vital and true, organic is much more than the sum of what it...
