The Lucknow Sentinel, 1996-03-13, Page 631
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thnic food market
growing. in Canada
Ethnic foods are increasingly popiiiar in Canada. The growthis
being driven by the country's changing ethnic mix, •a. general
demand for variety by all consumers,, and: other factors,
Many non-European ethnic populations are experiencing draniat
io. gr' th Canal; people of hese,, South, Asian and Middle
eastern' origin were among ; the five fastest-growing ethnic groups
from 1986 to 1991. The majority` Of these consumers live in Toronto
ontreal and, Vancouver and their food spending patterns tend to
differ from the Canadian averag4e -
`the total market for Chinese foods was estimated at $2,8.biilion
1993. The South Asian and Middle Eastern foodmarkets i►ere
about 10 times ;smaller At $228 million. -and $240 million respective
ly.•
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Restaurants .and o:..therfood services accountfor the largest s are
of ethnic food sales, except in cities withlarge ethnic
comxnnni4.
ties. where s ecialty food stores take.. on Added im ertance. Many so-.
called ethnic ;foods: and beverages are currently being imported from
the. home reggon. and other areas. But there,may be the potential to
i:nanufacture these products fir -Canada 'both for the local' market and
for export: (Source:.: Agriculture and _Agri -Food Canada)
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community spirit is alive.within
the hearts off'the :farm :women.
"'You don't have time to be
bored," said- Ribey. She is the
president of the Bruce Dale
Women`s Institute, a member of
the Bruce Catering, add a mem-
ber of her church's women's
group. •
"I would hate to live in a
community where people don't
bother about you," Ribey added.
"We women always visit with
each other and hold card parties
and suppers."
Because of her ,,busy life on
the farm, Kempers does not
have asmuch time to spend
with community affairs, asr she
wouldlike-,'She appreciates her•
visits tofriends and said that
they give each other .a :lot of
support.:
Housework is not one of the
favorite tasks for these'wo en. -
"I enjoy getting out •into the
fresh air. It gives . you time to
_ think and gets you away from
theihousework," said Ribey,.
'I always try to find an
opportunity to get outside and
work on the farm." said
Kempers.
Although Kempers enjoys,
the farm' life, she admitted that
one' must make sacrifices when
in' this field of work.
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We never did, have a family
excursionsa " said .empers.
Either she or her husband would
take; the children on day trips,
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behindtbutoneo do the
them daily-chorehad tos.stay
"Even if ate 'did' have the
chance to get away, we would
always be wondering : how.
.things are: onthe: farm," she
added'.
At the end of a long ;day, after
all the chores are done, it is time
for supper•and relaxation.
"It is always a nice feelingto
know that everything is well
looked after," said Kexnpers
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