Take a Closer Look at the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Market

Posted by Brian Sparks|August 22, 2023

Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers have partnered with research firm AIRM Consulting Ltd. to release a “Growth and Sustainable Prosperity” study for the greenhouse vegetable industry in Ontario.

The study developed and employed an innovative enterprise risk management framework to create an analytical tool that examines the complexities of business, environmental, and social factors that contribute to the sector’s success as well as the broader well-being of the growers and communities it represents.

The study will create a framework for addressing business risks and opportunities in a global marketplace, while also considering the public interests around sustainability and food security. The study highlights key enablers and impediments, while also outlining shared growth objectives and export market opportunities.

The study outlines significant economic statistics from Ontario’s greenhouse vegetable industry:

Creation of more than 32,000 jobs
$2.3 billion contribution to Ontario’s GDP
$1.3 billion to Ontario’s farmgate value
More than 3,800 acres of production
More than 80% of produce is exported

Overall, the Ontario greenhouse industry is positioned to grow annually at a rate of 5% for the next 10 years with the proper partnerships with all levels of government. You can find the complete study here and an executive summary here.