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BIOBEST IS BUYING MAJORITY STAKE IN PLANT PRODUCTS

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Two leading horticultural companies in pollination and biological control have announced a new structure that will operate under the Plant Products brand. Chris Stickles becomes president of the new entity.

Submitted by Karen Davidson on 14 February 2022

American agricultural exports shattered records in 2021

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The U.S. exported $177 billion of farm and food products to the world in 2021, topping the previous year’s total by 18 per cent. Canada is the third biggest destination after China and Mexico.

Submitted by Karen Davidson on 10 February 2022

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CPMA opens early registration for 2022 conference and trade show

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This year’s show will focus on reuniting the produce industry after almost three years.

Submitted by Karen Davidson on 3 February 2022

HEPA filters to be made available for congregate settings

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The Ontario government is promising to distribute up to 5,500 free HEPA filters to improve ventilation in agri-food congregate living settings.

Submitted by Karen Davidson on 3 February 2022

CPMA welcomes canadian supply chain task force

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The Government of Canada will create a new Supply Chain Task Force.

Submitted by Karen Davidson on 2 February 2022

Ontario processing vegetable growers announce hybrid agm

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The Ontario Processing Vegetable Growers are holding a virtual annual general meeting in addition to in-person attendance on March 30 at the Four Points Sheraton in London, Ontario. Meeting hours are 8 am to 1 pm.

Submitted by Karen Davidson on 1 February 2022

Funding to destroy surplus pei spuds

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Current estimates suggest that 3 million cwt (300 million pounds) will need to be destroyed.

Submitted by Karen Davidson on 1 February 2022

BIBEAU TO CO-CHAIR OECD MEETING OF AGRICULTURE MINISTERS

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Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture & Agri-Food

The meeting’s theme is: Building Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems in a Changing Environment: Shared Challenges, Transformative Solutions.

Submitted by Karen Davidson on 31 January 2022

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BIOBEST IS BUYING MAJORITY STAKE IN PLANT PRODUCTS

BIOBEST IS BUYING MAJORITY STAKE IN PLANT PRODUCTS

American agricultural exports shattered records in 2021

American agricultural exports shattered records in 2021

2021

Connecting buyers and sellers in the Canadian produce industry

CPMA opens early registration for 2022 conference and trade show

CPMA opens early registration for 2022 conference and trade show

HEPA filters to be made available for congregate settings

HEPA filters to be made available for congregate settings

CPMA welcomes canadian supply chain task force

CPMA welcomes canadian supply chain task force

Ontario processing vegetable growers announce hybrid agm

Ontario processing vegetable growers announce hybrid agm

Funding to destroy surplus pei spuds

Funding to destroy surplus pei spuds

BIBEAU TO CO-CHAIR OECD MEETING OF AGRICULTURE MINISTERS

BIBEAU TO CO-CHAIR OECD MEETING OF AGRICULTURE MINISTERS

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