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Feb 18

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What can you find from NB farmers in February? Even in the heart of New Brunswick's winter, our dedicated producers provide an abundance of local delights. ⛄️🌱

We all know and love our hearty root veggies like onions, potatoes, and carrots (stored fresh from fall harvests) but New Brunswick's winter offerings include fruit like crisp apples, wild blueberries, and cranberries, shelf-stable products like maple syrup and honey, and controlled environment offerings like microgreens, mushrooms, lettuce and tomatoes — not to mention fresh and frozen meats and world-renowned seafood, of course!

We cherish these staples for our warm meals in the cold of winter, and they boost our local economy to boot. Support your neighbours by shopping local this month! What's your favourite winter NB ingredient?

#TasteNB #BuyLocalForGood #NewBrunswick #NBWinterEats"

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Feb 16

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Feb 14

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Light up Valentine's Day with love from New Brunswick! 💕🌹

Indulge in fresh NB oysters – briny delights from our crisp Atlantic waters – or sweeten the moment with local chocolate. Perfect for a romantic at-home date or gifting to your special someone.

Quick idea: Shuck oysters and top with a mignonette of NB cranberries and shallots for that extra local flavour. 😋

How are you celebrating? Tag your valentine and share your plans!

#NBValentines #TasteNB #BuyLocalForGood #LocalNB #NBSeafood

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Feb 13

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Celebrate the sweet and sappy side of New Brunswick at the Atlantic Maple Capital Festival in Saint-Quentin this weekend! 🍁🎉

'The Maple Capital of Atlantic Canada', Saint-Quentin shines with taffy-on-snow tastings and mouthwatering maple cuisine featuring pure NB maple syrup — tapped fresh from NB's forests. Whether you're craving maple treats or family fun, it's the perfect winter escape!

Who's joining the maple magic? Tag a friend and plan your visit!

#AtlanticMapleFestival #NBMaple #TasteNB #BuyLocalForGood #NewBrunswick

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Feb 10

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Feb 7

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With Valentine's Day just a week away, choose a chocolate made right here in NB. 🍫❤️

New Brunswick has a long history with chocolate: Canada's oldest candy company, Ganong, was founded in St Stephen in 1873 — where they're still headquartered today. Their beloved classics can be found almost anywhere, and if you are looking for a sweet treat for your special someone, here's a selection of NB's fine small-batch chocolatiers:

• McGuire Chocolate Company - Saint Andrews
• Adorable Chocolat - Shediac & Saint John
• LaRouère Chocolat - Moncton
• The Rustic Cheese and Chocolate - Moncton

Any chocolate from New Brunswick is a delicious way to spoil your Valentine; these local producers pour passion into every piece using quality ingredients and NB pride. Support our local New Brunswick chocolatiers this season!

What's your go-to chocolate indulgence for Valentine's? Tag a local spot or share your favourites below.

#NBChocolate #TasteNB #BuyLocalForGood #ValentinesNB #LocalNB

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Feb 5

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Dine Around Freddy wraps up this weekend in Fredericton, along with FROSTival 2026! 🍽️❄️

Don't miss your chance to explore Fredericton's vibrant food scene, with special menus and festival rates at dozens of local restaurants — many of which serve local New Brunswick products. Ask your server what's local on the menu; you might discover a hidden gem from our farmers, fishers and producers right here at home in NB.

Where are you heading this weekend? Tag your favourite spot and let's support local together! 🫶

#FROSTival2026 #DineAroundFreddy #TasteNB #BuyLocalForGood #NewBrunswick

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Feb 2

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Whether or not the groundhog sees his shadow today, we can let the excitement for maple syrup season keep us warm until spring. 🍁❄️

Our local producers are watching the weather and prepping their sugar shacks. Soon, pure New Brunswick maple sap will be flowing from our forests.

Check with your local producer for upcoming events; there are farm tours, weekend brunches and festivals coming up around the province — like Saint-Quentin's local maple syrup-focused Atlantic Maple Capital Festival later this month. For now, let's celebrate with last year's stash. 🥞☕️

What's your favourite way to enjoy maple syrup? Share below and tag a friend who's ready for sugaring season!

#GroundhogDayNB #NBMaple #TasteNB #BuyLocalForGood #NewBrunswick

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Jan 31

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Whether you participated in Dry January or not, maybe you just want to try something new. ✨

We have some tips for some alcohol-free substitutes: for those of us considering a break from booze, New Brunswick has delicious and satisfying options like non-alcoholic craft beer and mocktails with wild blueberry or maple twists. 🍸🍁

Are you celebrating today? Toast (alcohol-free or not... January is over tonight, after all 😉) and tag a friend who joined you. Here's to feeling great in February. 🍻❄️

Congratulations to anyone who did finish out Dry January 2026! 🥳🍾

#DryJanuary #BuyLocalNB #TasteNB #Mocktails #BuyLocalForGood

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Jan 29

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Our local cattle ranchers are proudly raising some of Canada's finest beef right here in New Brunswick. 🥩🤠

From grass-fed steaks to slow-cooked stews, NB beef brings bold flavour and high-quality nutrition to your table — while supporting local farmers and their families with each bite. A versatile and delicious winter staple, choose New Brunswick beef for your meal planning this week.

If you've never sought out New Brunswick beef before, stop by your local farmers' market next weekend! I promise you'll taste the difference. 🍖🍔

Here's a small selection of NB beef producers, most of them have online stores, too:
Bird's Hill Wagyu — @birdshillwagyu (Woodstock)
Lo Hi Farm — @lohifarm (Hoyt)
Local Valley Beef — @localvalleybeef (Carleton County)
Villeneuve Family Farm @villeneuve_family_farm (Centreville)

I'm firing up the grill, how do you take your steak? 🧑‍🍳😋

#NBBEEF #BuyLocalForGood #TasteNB #LocalNB #NBWinterEats

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Jan 26

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New Brunswick winter comfort, a hot bowl of creamy seafood chowder on a chilly day... did I just repeat myself? 🥣❄️

Cozy up with this hearty classic, as simple as it is delicious (and perfect for chasing away the January chill) — there are so many fresh NB flavours to choose from: Atlantic salmon, haddock, scallops, lobster... 🦞🦪

Here's an open-ended recipe to get you started; almost every ingredient can be sourced directly from home here in New Brunswick:

Ingredients:
1lb/450g haddock + 1lb/450g Atlantic salmon, lobster, scallops or any combination of your favourite NB seafood
1/4lb bacon (about 5-6 slices)
4c fish stock (chicken stock works, too)
1 large potato, peeled
1 small onion
1 large carrot
2 stalks celery
1 tsp dried thyme leaves
3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2c (125ml) 35% whipping cream
Salt and pepper, to taste

Cooking:
• Chop bacon and cook in a large saucepan until crisp. Remove bacon and drain pan, but do not wash. Add back ~1 Tbsp of bacon fat.
• Add diced onion, carrot and celery to bacon fat in pan. Season with thyme while sautéing on medium heat for 3-5 minutes, until slightly softened or with just a touch of browning. Sprinkle with flour and cook gently another 3 or 4 minutes, then add fish or chicken stock and bring to a boil.
• Add chopped potatoes. Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. Add salt and pepper to taste, then add chopped haddock and cook 5 minutes. Add remaining seafood and continue cooking 3 more minutes, or until all seafood is tender and cooked through. Finally, stir in whipping cream and cooked bacon.
• Garnish with optional parsley, green onion or extra chopped bacon.

Who's making this tonight? 😋 Share your twists in the comments or tag us in your chowder photos.

#NBSeafood #TasteNB #NBWinterEats #BuyLocalNB #BuyLocalForGood

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Jan 24

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Upgrade your hug in a mug: Pure New Brunswick maple syrup swirled into rich hot chocolate! 🍁🍫

Made with NB's world-famous maple tapped right here at home, go ahead and top it with hot cream and marshmallows for that extra cozy factor — after all, we wouldn't want it to go cold. 😉⛄️

How do you like yours — extra maple or maybe with a pinch of sea salt? Share your version!

#NBMaple #TasteNB #NBWinterEats #BuyLocalForGood #LocalNB"

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Jan 23

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Cheers to New Brunswick's thriving craft brewery scene! 🍻💛

Our local NB brewers are pouring passion into every pint, from bold IPAs to smooth stouts and everything in between. Whether you're exploring the Fundy Coast or the Acadian Peninsula, there's a brew to discover for every mood.

Support local this weekend by visiting a brewery near you — and don't forget to check their website for local events this winter. ❄️🎉

What's your all-time favourite NB craft beer? Drop it below and tag the brewery!

#NBCraftBeer #TasteNB #NewBrunswickBreweries #LocalNB #BuyLocalForGood

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Jan 20

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Looking Back at the 2025 New Brunswick Hort Congress in Fredericton. 🌱

Hundreds of NB producers came together last month to sprout new ideas and build fresh relationships with fellow farmers and horticulture lovers — featuring keynote presentations by Peter Chapman, Shaun Haney and John B. Fletcher (to name just a few), not to mention the plenary sessions and trade show.

From technical insights to the lively social mixer showcasing NB products, it was a huge success that strengthened ties in our horticulture community.

Thank you to everyone who joined; your passion grows NB every day! 💗🔥

Who's already excited for 2027? Tag a fellow producer below.

@skufood_peterchapman @shaunhaney @thetherapeuticfarmer
#BuyLocalForGood #NBHortCongress #TasteNB #CultivatingConnections #LocalNB

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Jan 16

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Warm up with a hearty New Brunswick beef stew made with local beef and fresh veggies. Choosing local supports farmers, keeps food dollars in our communities, and brings fresh ingredients to your table. 💛

#BuyLocalforGood

@cdn_agriculture #CdnAg @agalliancenb @savour_nb @nfu.unf.nb

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Jan 13

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New Brunswick potatoes: delicious, versatile, and proudly homegrown! 🥔✨ From baked potatoes to crispy oven-baked fries, there’s no end to the tasty possibilities.

How do you enjoy our locally grown potatoes? Share your favourite dish in the comments! 🍽️💛

#BuyLocalForGood

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Jan 10

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Add some fun and flavour to your meals with microgreens from New Brunswick! These tiny but mighty plants pack a punch of freshness and nutrition to liven up any dish. New Brunswick microgreens can be purchased from select farmers' markets, community-supported agriculture (CSA) programs, and specialty retailers throughout the province, year-round.

So go ahead, get creative and give them a try! 🌱

#buylocalfodgood #CdnAg #itsgoodcanada #loveCDNfood @nicefamilyfarm @sundenfarms @savour_nb

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Jan 8

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Still have New Brunswick blueberries in the freezer? Perfect. 💙
They’re just what January evenings need: a sweet, warm blueberry cobbler that tastes like summer never left.
Here’s to local goodness all year long.

@savour_nb @nbwildblue
#BuyLocalForGood #NBBlueberries

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Jan 6

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Jan 4

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Winter comfort starts with New Brunswick acorn squash! 🧡 Full of flavour and perfect for soups, roasting, or stuffing. That bumpy skin might look tricky, but we’ve got you. Here’s how to prep it like a pro:

1️⃣ Cut off the stem and bottom for a stable base.
2️⃣ Slice the squash in half lengthwise.
3️⃣ Scoop out seeds and strings (save seeds to roast if you like!).
4️⃣ Slice or dice for your recipe.

Now you’re ready to roast, stuff, or simmer your squash into a delicious winter meal. 🍲✨

#BuyLocalforGood #CdnAg #loveCDNfood @savour_nb

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Jan 2

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Brighten up winter meals with New Brunswick-grown frozen haskaps. Picked at peak ripeness and frozen to lock in flavour and nutrition, they are perfect for smoothies, baking, or breakfast bowls.

Choosing local food supports New Brunswick farmers, keeps dollars in our communities, and reduces how far your food travels. Your food choices make a difference.

#BuyLocalForGood

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Dec 31

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Ring in the New Year with New Brunswick beverages! 🥂 From local spirits to craft beers and crisp ciders to sparkling juice, there’s a delicious way to toast the year while supporting NB makers. 🎉🍹

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Dec 27

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Got Christmas leftovers? Grab some NB-made flour and butter, whip up a flaky crust, and turn it all into the coziest pot pie. A simple way to cut waste, support local, and warm up a winter day. ❄️🥧

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Dec 25

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As the holidays arrive, here’s wishing you a safe, joyful and truly heartwarming season. May your days be filled with the people who mean the most, the traditions that make this time of year feel magical and, of course, plenty of delicious local New Brunswick food.

From festive treats to comforting favourites, the flavours grown and made right here at home have a wonderful way of bringing loved ones together. Here’s to sharing good meals, good moments and the simple joys that make this season so special.

Happy holidays from our NB family to yours. 🎄

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Stories of New Brunswick'sLocal Food and Beverage Champions

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