Benny Nabuurs, president of the Prince Edward Island Wild Blueberry Growers, explains concerns about the current industry structure for wild blueberries and processing capacity that spans the Canadian border into Maine.
Chair of the Ontario Apple Growers, Chris Hedges shares an overview of the provincial apple industry. Hedges says they are ready to meet the moment with consumers looking for locally-grown produce in the face of U.S. tariff threats. With favourable spring conditions, he’s looking forward to a “fantastic” crop.
As general manager of the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers, Richard Lee is in close touch with his growers and many stakeholders. With 85 per cent of production destined to the U.S., Trump’s tariffs of 25% hit growers hard for three days in early March 2025.
Bill Zylmans, chair of the Canadian Potato Council and a grower from Delta, British Columbia, says the threatened 25% U.S. tariffs are unprecedented in his career.
