About Homegrown Ontario™

In 2006 the Ontario Pork Producers’ Marketing Board (OPPMB), the Ontario Veal Association (OVA) and the Ontario Sheep Marketing Agency (OSMA) came together to create a brand that would clearly identify Ontario meat. That brand became Homegrown Ontario™. In January 2008 and May 2008 respectively, Turkey Farmers of Ontario (TFO) and the Ontario Independent Meat Processors (OIMP) became supporters of the Homegrown Ontario program.

In 2010 the Ontario Independent Meat Processors (OIMP) assumed ownership of Homegrown Ontario and continues the mandate to build and promote a branded identity for Ontario meat and poultry.

The OIMP is the representative voice of the independent meat processor in Ontario, working closely with agricultural and commodity organizations and various levels of government for over 30 years. OIMP’s membership includes 205 Business Members (meat and poultry processors, retailers and wholesalers); 62 Associate Members (industry suppliers); and six Affiliate Members (not-for-profit organizations that support OIMP’s objectives). The meat sector represents 20% of Ontario’s food manufacturing industry, contributing over $6.5 billion to the province’s economy.