VG Blog

Summer is many things: a time to relax, an opportunity to get outdoors and reconnect with nature, a great reason to spend quality time with friends and family, and for many families with young kids, an extra busy time of year. (Like, really busy.) That said, it’s a beautiful season that often feels like a gift and a blessing, and we’ve always treated it as such.

After several years of pandemic-related delays, the World Butchers’ Challenge is almost here—and longtime VG Meats butcher Dave Vander Velde is ready to help represent Team Canada in Sacramento, California in just over a week!

There’s nothing like tender, juicy, local chicken from small farms here in southern Ontario—especially when it’s pasture-raised on lush green fields in Norfolk County. 

Our tender, flavourful, marinated Ontario beef short ribs are available online now. We’re so excited for you to experience this product—it’s available in Southwest and Korean BBQ.

We love local beef, chicken, lamb and pork products, and there’s nothing like fresh Ontario produce in the summer. So when you put those two things together? Well, we’re officially in heaven!

The August long weekend is within sight and we’re ready for some delicious summer BBQ favourites.

Many of our customers already know that VG Meats is a fourth generation family business that’s run by four brothers from Norfolk County.

If you love a good steak, you may find yourself gravitating towards premium cuts like our ribeye, sirloin, tenderloin, prime rib steak and delectable tomahawk.

Everyone loves a good hot dog, right? They’re a summer classic that reminds you of childhood treats, baseball games, backyard BBQs, camping and other good times. Plus, they’re quick and easy—perfect for busy families on the go!

The Canada Day long weekend is finally here and the forecast is looking (mostly) beautiful. Here are a few long weekend worthy suggestions. Enjoy and happy Canada Day!

If you love steak, you probably buy a lot of it over the summer months—and we’re willing to bet you’d appreciate a great deal on your favourite products. VG Meats always strives to offer the best possible value to our customers and while we don’t serve “cheap meat” or waver from our commitment to holistic management, we do make an effort to help families get the most out of every dollar.

As Father’s Day approaches, we could offer you dad jokes (believe us, we’ve heard plenty) but instead, let’s talk about what Father’s Day means to our team and share some of their best cooking tips.