Empire, the parent company of Sobeys and other banners, is planning a strategic entry into the Québec discount and warehouse food market.

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association, representing more than 900 fresh produce companies, has announced its new board of directors.

The president and CEO of Catania Worldwide will be honoured for his significant contributions to Canada’s fresh produce industry on April 30.

Based in Burnaby, British Columbia, Anodyne Chemistries Inc. is developing an innovative bio-electric process that converts carbon dioxide and water into high-quality, low-carbon formic acid and hydrogen peroxide.

Effective April 1, the Pest Management Regulatory Agency changed its name to Pesticides Regulatory Directorate.