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Media Inquiries
For media inquiries, interviews, and press releases, contact our media relations team at: media@farmboy.ca
Our Story
Farm Boy delivers an exceptional fresh-market experience, offering a wide selection of products customers want, including fresh, long-lasting produce, high-quality meats, artisan cheeses, fresh dairy, and curated private label items, all at excellent value.
Founded in Cornwall in 1981, Farm Boy has grown from a small produce store to 53 locations across Ontario, with further expansion plans on the horizon.
Despite this growth, the company has remained dedicated to its founding principles:
- A fun, fresh-market experience with produce that gets customers closer to the farm.
- Hundreds of expertly curated, high-quality products.
- Excellent value through flyer specials, house-made products, and local sourcing.
- To deliver unparalleled customer service that is friendly, helpful, and welcoming.

Key Milestone
Farm Boy Opens 50th Location
Farm Boy celebrated the opening of its 50th store in Burlington South on August 15, 2024, marking an important step in the company’s continued growth across Ontario.
The opening recognized more than four decades of expansion from a single 300 sq. ft. produce stand in Cornwall to one of Ontario’s leading fresh-market retailers, made possible through the support of customers, Team Members, and the communities Farm Boy serves…
Our Story
Farm Boy delivers an exceptional fresh-market experience, offering a wide selection of products customers want, including fresh, long-lasting produce, high-quality meats, artisan cheeses, fresh dairy, and curated private label items, all at excellent value.
Founded in Cornwall in 1981, Farm Boy has grown from a small produce store to 53 locations across Ontario, with further expansion plans on the horizon.
Despite this growth, the company has remained dedicated to its founding principles:
- A fun, fresh-market experience with produce that gets customers closer to the farm.
- Hundreds of expertly curated,
high-quality products. - Excellent value through flyer specials, house-made products, and local sourcing.
- To deliver unparalleled customer service that is friendly, helpful, and welcoming.

Key Milestone
Farm Boy Opens 50th Location
Farm Boy celebrated the opening of its 50th store in Burlington South on August 15, 2024, marking an important step in the company’s continued growth across Ontario.
The opening recognized more than four decades of expansion from a single 300 sq. ft. produce stand in Cornwall to one of Ontario’s leading fresh-market retailers, made possible through the support of customers, Team Members, and the communities Farm Boy serves…
Farm Boy Fast Facts
Founders
Jean-Louis &
Colette Bellemare
Established
1981
Cornwall, ON
Store Count
53
Home Office
Ottawa, ON
Total Private Label Products
2000+
First Private Label
Farm Boy™ Lemon
Garlic Dressing
Parent Company
Empire Company Limited
Store Tour
This drone footage was captured during the grand opening of the Oshawa Farm Boy store in the spring of 2024.
Farm Boy
Fast Facts
This drone footage was captured during the grand opening of the Oshawa Farm Boy store in the spring of 2024.
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For all media inquiries, interviews, and press releases,
contact our media relations team at media@farmboy.ca
Connect with Our Media Team
For all media inquiries, interviews, and press releases, contact our media relations team at media@farmboy.ca