Sunday, January 2, 2022 - Karen Davidson

What used to be known as GMOs will now be labeled as “bioengineered” foods according to the United States Department of Agriculture. Coming into effect January 1, 2022, the new regulations do away with a patchwork of state labeling regulations.

Wednesday, December 29, 2021 - Karen Davidson

The American H-2A program broke a record in 2020 with 275,430 workers certified from other countries to work in temporary jobs. This number was up significantly from 258,406 the previous year. Wage rates are also increasing at an average of five per cent across all states for 2022.

Saturday, December 4, 2021 - Karen Davidson

Kam Quarles, the CEO of the Washington-based National Potato Council has published an opinion editorial titled: Simple questions about devastating disease require transparent answers. It’s an American perspective of the Canadian ban on PEI exports of potatoes to the U.S. due to discovery of potato wart.

Friday, November 26, 2021 - Karen Davidson

The fourth wave of the coronavirus pandemic is worsening the situation in many European countries. At the same time, the industry's wish to meet in person remains unwaveringly high.

Monday, November 22, 2021 - Karen Davidson

Produce growers in the United States are relying more heavily on seasonal workers, mostly from Mexico, under the H-2A visa program. Recent statistics released by the U.S.

Monday, November 1, 2021 - Karen Davidson

As new travel rules became effective October 30, 2021, the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association (OFVGA) has been seeking clarity for temporary foreign workers (TFWs).