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OTTAWA, ON (March 18, 2020) Dear Customers, It’s a tough time for Canadians. The COVID-19 outbreak is like nothing we have ever faced before. We have had many customers reach out asking if we would consider early shopping times for seniors. The government has made it clear that those most at risk, including seniors, should […]

OTTAWA, ON (March 17, 2020) Providing for the health, safety and enjoyment of our customers has always been our mission at Farm Boy. We’re sorry that in the current situation stores have temporarily run low on some products. Farm Boy and our partners are restocking as quickly as possible. We appreciate your understanding. Thank you.

OTTAWA, ON (March 16, 2020) – The world is facing an issue of enormous scale and uncertainty. It has never been more important for our company to ensure the safety and support of our customers, teammates and communities. We view our stores as an essential service. We are working around the clock to serve you. In

OTTAWA, ON (March 5, 2020) – Ontario’s fastest growing local fresh food retailer, Farm Boy, celebrates the official grand opening of its 31st fresh market location today. Located at 193 Metcalfe Street in Ottawa, this newest Farm Boy store has created 120 new jobs for the community. True to their roots, Farm Boy promises to deliver

The fresh food market is opening their newest location in downtown Ottawa — changing the grocery landscape for the city’s urban shoppers. OTTAWA, ON (February 13, 2020) – FARM BOY, Ontario’s fastest growing fresh food retailer announced today that it will be opening the doors to their popular fresh-market shopping in its newest location in downtown

OTTAWA, ON (January 30, 2020) – Ontario’s fastest growing local fresh food retailer, Farm Boy, celebrates the official grand opening of its 30th fresh market location today. Located at 295 Fourth Avenue, at the corner of First Street, this newest Farm Boy store has created 120 new jobs for the community. True to their roots, Farm

St. Catharine’s location marks Farm Boy’s first location in the Niagara region and Farm Boy’s 30th location in Ontario OTTAWA, ON (January 13, 2020) – Ontario’s fastest growing local fresh food retailer, Farm Boy, today announced the opening date of its 30th fresh market location on Thursday, January 30th in St. Catharines. Located at 295 Fourth

Seven GTA, one Niagara and two Ottawa locations opening in next two years OTTAWA, ON (Dec. 10, 2019) – Farm Boy, Ontario’s fastest growing fresh food retailer, today announced that it will bring its popular fresh-market shopping experience to more Ontario communities and urban centres in the Greater Toronto (GTA), Niagara and Ottawa areas. The announcement

Ottawa, ON (December 5, 2019) – Ontario’s fastest growing local fresh food retailer, Farm Boy, celebrates the official grand opening of its 29th fresh market location today. Located at 3061 Walker’s Line in Burlington, the 24,000 sq. ft. Farm Boy store created 120 new jobs for the community. True to their roots, Farm Boy promises to

Farm Boy opens on Walkers Line, creating 120 jobs in Burlington before the new year Ottawa, ON (Nov 14, 2019) – Today, Farm Boy, Ontario’s fastest growing fresh food retailer announced that its popular fresh-market shopping experience will open in Burlington, Ontario on December 5, 2019. Located at 3061 Walkers Line, the new 23,938 square foot

Ottawa, ON (July 24, 2019) – Ontario’s fastest growing local fresh food retailer, Farm Boy, today announced its next location in Newmarket, Ontario at 18075 Yonge Street. Scheduled to open in the Summer of 2020, this new Farm Boy location will deliver a world-class fresh food experience with exceptional customer service to shoppers in the Newmarket

Iconic products will soon be exclusively available at Farm Boy stores Ottawa, ON (July 10, 2019) – Farm Boy has agreed to purchase the assets of Ottawa’s Rideau Bakery from the Kardish family and is working on a plan that will keep the iconic brand alive in Farm Boy stores across Ontario. Since the announcement that the

The fresh food market expands throughout Ontario, setting the standard for Ontario grocery shoppers Ottawa, ON (June 13, 2019) – FARM BOY, Ontario’s fastest growing fresh food retailer announced today that it will bring its popular fresh-market shopping experience to St. Catharines, ON. Set to open in early 2020, the new 24,512 sq. ft. store, located at

The fresh food market expands throughout Ontario, setting the standard for Ontario grocery shoppers Ottawa, ON (June 12, 2019) – FARM BOY, Ontario’s fastest growing fresh food retailer announced today that it will bring its popular fresh-market shopping experience to Burlington, ON. Set to open late 2019, the new 25,483 sq. ft. store, located at

The fresh food market announces its third fresh urban location in downtown Ottawa on Metcalfe Street Ottawa, ON (June 4, 2019) – Continuing its Ontario expansion, Farm Boy will soon bring its wholesome fresh market concept to downtown Ottawa at 193 Metcalfe Street. The fresh urban concept store, at 28,000 square feet, will showcase Farm

Ottawa, ON (January 31, 2019) – Ontario’s fastest growing local fresh food retailer, Farm Boy, celebrates the official grand opening of its 28th fresh market location today. Located at the corner of Leslie Street and Lake Shore Boulevard, the 20,038 sq. ft. Farm Boy store created 130 new jobs for the community and true to their

Ottawa, ON (January 9, 2019) –  Ontario’s fastest growing local fresh food retailer, Farm Boy, today announced the opening date of its 28th fresh market location on Thursday, January 31st in Toronto. Located at the corner of Leslie Street and Lake Shore Boulevard, the 20,038 sq. ft. Farm Boy store created 130 new jobs for

Ottawa, ON (December 10, 2018) – Ontario’s fastest growing local fresh food retailer, Farm Boy, today announced the opening of its 27th fresh market location on December 13th in the town of Oakville. Grand Opening Celebration: Saturday, January 12, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oakville residents are invited to join the store team

Stellarton, NS – Empire Company Limited (“Empire” or the “Company”) (TSX: EMP.A) announced today that it has completed its purchase of Farm Boy, one of the most exciting, fastest growing and successful food retailers in the country. All closing conditions, including receipt of a no-action letter from the Competition Bureau, have been satisfied. “We are

OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 21, 2018 – Farm Boy today announced that it has temporarily stopped the sale of all Romaine lettuce products across its store network until further notice. Farm Boy is responding to a notice from the Public Health Agency of Canada advising all Canadians to not consume Romaine lettuce products due to a risk