The farmgate value of Ontario’s vegetable processing industry, pegged at about $100 million annually, often goes under the radar for its significant contribution to the economy. For these growers – Pascal Jennen, (L), Ian Bradley and Kevin Jennen -- their contracted acres of Spanish onions are destined to become onion rings at the Cavendish Farms Appetizer Division in Wheatley, Ontario. Photo by Glenn Lowson.

This column is to keep you informed about the key issues that OFVGA is tackling on behalf of Onta

Cavendish Farm’s state-of–the-art production facility in Lethbridge, Alberta is now equipped with the industry’s latest TOMRA Eco steam peelers. Reduced carbon footprint and increased processing efficiency are two big benefits.  

In 2016 approximately $1.5 billion worth of produce was exported out of Ontario adding significantly to the province’s economic activity showing the importance of being cost-of-production competitive to maintain our viability in export markets which makes up a large percentage of our market. 

After 44 years, the voice of Ontario’s VQA wine industry is rebranding to Ontario Craft Wineries.

Here’s a roundup of news from Canada and the U.S. regarding minor use.

This month we will continue our tour across the country with a visit to Quebec.

While trying to make sense of the new trade agreement with the U.S. (and Mexico), a tweet from @greenMREEN aimed at Canadians farmers hit me between the eyes.

There is a transport option that can possibly accommodate a quicker-than-normal timeframe or a location that is outside the norm for your business. Here is some of the basic information needed to help navigate the process of shipping your goods by air freight.