VG Blog

If life feels extra busy right now, you aren’t alone—this is a hectic time of year for families! Knowing this, we’re sharing some quick but important reminders to help the rest of your September run smoothly. Thanks for reading—we hope to see you in Simcoe or Stoney Creek soon!

We’re really feeling the fall vibes this week—the days are shorter, the nights are cooler and if you look, there are already glimpses of red and gold in the trees. It’s a beautiful time of year—perfect for sitting around a campfire or sharing a good meal with friends. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, watching the big game or simply enjoying these last few weeks of warm weather, a fall BBQ is always a good idea.

September is here and it seems like families are busier than ever. It doesn’t matter if your kids are in preschool, university or something in between—this is a hectic time of year, and a lot of our customers are looking for quick and easy ways to serve a nutritious meal every night. Each of the four VG brothers has school-aged children, so trust us—we know what we’re talking about!

Can you believe the September long weekend is here already? July and August flew by as they always do, and families everywhere are moving into fall mode (and heading back to school, in many cases). We hope you’ve had an amazing summer and are looking forward to some great things this fall—another beautiful time of year that’s worth celebrating!

VG Meats has been in business for generations, and we’re known for our delicious Ontario beef, poultry and pork products. That said, VG is about much more than meat—we’ve got everything you need for satisfying, nutritious meals for your family. Here’s why VG Meats is your one-stop shop—we hope to see you in Simcoe or Stoney Creek this weekend!

Going camping soon? Amazing—we love getting outside, sleeping under the stars and enjoying some delicious meals around a fire. Some people are highly skilled at cooking meals on a camping grill or over open flames while others are still learning (or a little unsure of where to start). If you’re the latter, don’t worry—VG Meats is here to help.

Earlier this summer, VG Meats hosted a fundraiser BBQ in support of Butchery Team Canada. In case you missed it: One of our longtime butchers, Dave Vander Velde, is going to Paris, France next spring to compete in the World Butchers Challenge. We’re incredibly proud of Dave and will be supporting his trip in a variety of ways, but there are a lot of costs associated with traveling to France for the competition. In order to further support Dave and get the entire VG Meats community involved, we hosted a BBQ and donated the grand prize—$1000 worth of aged prime rib and a custom cutting session with Dave himself!

Another long weekend is here, and we’re ready to make it a great one. Sunshine (mostly) in the forecast, plenty of downtime to enjoy with family and friends, and some delicious meals served hot off the grill—what else could you want for a summer holiday?

We haven’t hit peak corn season in Ontario just yet—that’ll be sometime in late August—but that hasn’t stopped us from enjoying some of this year’s early harvest. After all, a perfectly steamed cob of corn with butter and salt is a summer classic! We just couldn’t wait. And since local corn will be getting even better in the coming weeks, we decided to share some of our favourite local food pairings.

Can you believe we’re almost halfway through summer already? It’s ok if you don’t want to talk about it—we know it’s ‘summer forever’ in some of your hearts—but we did want to offer some seasonal reminders, news from our retail locations and a word of gratitude from the entire VG Meats team.

Ontario has incredible produce (asparagus, tomatoes, strawberries, salad greens, summer squash, cucumbers and more) and VG Meats is proud to offer exceptional Ontario beef, poultry and pork products year round. In the summer months, though, we get to offer a few extras: pasture-raised chicken, farm-fresh duck eggs and now, our pasture-raised duck.

There’s nothing like a community BBQ on a hot July day—and we’ve got a great reason to celebrate, so we’re hosting one at VG Meats in Stoney Creek on Saturday, July 13th!