The 138-year-old company, best known for its canned fruits and vegetables, has filed for bankruptcy and is looking for a buyer.

Four director positions on the CanAgPlus Board are up for election.

The four-time Olympic gold medalist, Hall of Fame inductee and philanthropist will be the inspirational speaker at the Grape Growers of Ontario Celebrity Luncheon on September 17.

Neopestalotiopsis, or Neo-P, is a fungal pathogen that can cause leaf spots and lead to rotting. The disease has led a Summerside-area strawberry grower to close his four-acre U-pick operation.

Lactalis Canada is the first supplier member. Empire Company Limited is the first retailer member.