The “Glory” cherry, registered in the U.S., is not as advertised. Through genome sequencing, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada proved it is identical to the Staccato cherry developed in Summerland, British Columbia.
- Sandy Miller and Cassandra Driediger have joined the seven-person board as new directors.
- Cavendish Farms has frozen potato processing plants in Prince Edward Island, North Dakota and Alberta as well as an appetizer plant in Ontario.
- Halloween is an occasion for celebrating autumn’s harvest of apples and a diverse variety of locally made goods says Farm Fresh Ontario.
- After nine years as chair, George Gilvesy has chosen not to seek reappointment. He has led numerous initiatives aimed at sustainability, food security, trade and market development.