Arthur-based Troll Bridge Creek has been recognized through the Province of Ontario’s Premier’s Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence program.
The program recognizes the innovative contributions of producers, processors, agri-food organizations and rural communities in Ontario.
Troll Bridge Creek was a recipient of the regional Premier’s Award on Nov. 17 at a ceremony in Guelph, in part for contribution to the creation of new products and building economic growth in Ontario.
“We are thrilled to have our KiKi Maple Sweet Water recognized by the province,” says Keith Harris, CEO of Troll Bridge Creek Inc. “Our products exemplify what these awards are all about: healthy innovation, new ideas, product excellence and continued business development focused on Ontario based products.”
Troll Bridge Creek earned the award for its KiKi Maple Sweet Water line of products. The beverages are based upon maple sap, with a number of flavoured products including Maple, Maple-Strawberry, Maple-Blueberry and Maple Cranberry.
The maple sap is sourced locally and the product is bottled in Ontario.
“I am so proud of today’s award recipients,” said Guelph MPP Liz Sandals.
“It is through their ideas, creativity, dedication and hard work that we are helping ensure that Ontario remains a world leader in the agri-food sector.”
Jeff Leal, Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, stated, “I congratulate this year’s winners of the Premier’s Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence. Their commitment to creative ideas strengthens Ontario’s world class agri-food sector and positions our province for economic growth.”
This award adds to the growing number of accolades for KiKi Maple Sweet Water. This Ontario-based product is now available in three continents.
In May Food in Canada, magazine included the company on its 2014 Top 10 Innovators list.
