Two of the seven 2023 inductees hail from horticulture. They are John Bragg, a dominant force in the evolution of the wild blueberry industry in the Maritimes and Robert Irving, who established Cavendish Farms in 1980, a frozen food plant in PEI…
- The 400-member BC Cherry Association is now raising awareness of their stone fruit domestically. They are sharing information on the first Canadian Cherry Month, running between July 15-August 15.
- CKF Inc has launched a new production line for its Earthcycle sustainable packaging in Langley, British Columbia.
- On July 10, Ontario grape growers will be able to apply for compensation on winter-injured vines through Agricorp.
- The small fruit team at Kentville Research and Development Centre is led by Dr. Beatrice Amyotte. They have released three new strawberry varieties: AAC Kate, AAC Audrey and AAC Evelyn