The Ontario Produce Marketing Association honoured leaders in several categories at its November 21 gala in Niagara Falls including Tom Hughes, president of EarthFresh Farms for Lifetime Achievement.

The Prince Edward Island potato industry has recognized Boyd Rose and Pat Quilty with industry achievement awards. A new Passion for Potatoes award honours Isaac MacEwen and Jacob Enman.

Greg Palmer, vice-president, trade and market development for the Canadian Produce Marketing Association, shares his observations on the ramped-up trade missions from Canada and the opportunities for specific Canadian commodities.

These new pest management products with the active ingredient metamitron offer apple and pear growers an important additional tool for effective crop-load management.

Three trade missions to Mexico in six months underscores how the Canadian government and the agricultural industry are deepening relations with its most southern CUSMA partner.