EarthFresh’s paper revolution offers retailers a full potato product line in 100% compostable paper packaging.
Due to drought in eastern Canada and weather challenges in western Canada, the United...
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture is lauding the provincial and federal government’s support of a completed project: Always in Season – a Practitioner’s Guide to Local Food.
Broccoli grower Ken Forth has gone public expressing the private feelings of many growers who are working hard to protect their employees this season. He’s the president of Foreign Agricultural Resource Management Services, the non-profit organization that administers the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program.
Fifteen workers have tested positive at Fraser Valley Packers Inc, based in Abbotsford, BC. The plant is operating at reduced capacity while the workers and close contacts self-isolate.
For those with a competitive spirit, get jam-making and pickle-making. While the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair is cancelled this year, it will proceed with the food competitions in a virtual format.
Jay Bradshaw, former president of Syngenta Canada, is one of the four inductees. The ceremony will be delayed until November 2021.
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The Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association says expanded and consistent deployment of on-farm testing is needed.
The Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers intend to launch virtual town halls to combat misinformation about how the sector is handling the COVID-19 virus. Joe Sbrocchi, general manager, says the association would welcome mandatory testing provided both seasonal and domestic workers participate.
American fruit and vegetable growers sent a total of $3.5 billion of produce to Canada in 2019. Canada represents half of the country’s exports.
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After several months of virtual meetings, stakeholders have agreed to pursue crop protection research to improve production of radish, coriander, basil, outdoor ornamentals and grapes.
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Two varieties of Roma-type tomatoes that claim intermediate resistance to Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus will be trialled in Mexico.
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Another weed control tool is available to growers of muck crops.
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Sylvar Technologies Inc is introducing a biological control to manage common scab in potatoes and basal root rot in garlic.
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A new wholesaler, headed by 20-year veteran Scott Hodgins, aims to connect farmers with crop protection manufacturers.
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The Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation has announced that Luc Mougeot will become the new president and CEO on January 1, 2021. He will replace the retiring Fred Webber, who has held the role since 2011.
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The Canadian Produce Marketing Association is honouring Mike Ecker, president of Vineland Growers’ Co-operative, for his 45-year career in the produce industry.
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The Ontario Produce Marketing Association has two new board directors: Fiona McLean, Del Fresco Produce and Michael Wexler, the Oppenheimer Group. They will serve a three-year term.
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Lianne Rood, a southwestern Ontario MP, has been named the shadow minister for agriculture and agri-food. She has held that role since December 2019.
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Nature Fresh Farms continue their sustainable initiatives by releasing a new, 100 per cent home compostable wrap for their long English Cucumbers, a first in the North American market.
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Resounding Software generates a completed Labour Market Impact Assessment application and offers other administrative functions.
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Michelle Cortens, Nova Scotia tree fruit specialist, and team have launched a new app for orchard management. She’s with Perennia Food & Agriculture based in Kentville.
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Parent company AgroFresh Solutions has expanded post-harvest application of its SmartFresh technology to include tomatoes in Canada.
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