Terence Hochstein, executive director, Potato Growers of Alberta, writes in his June 1 newsletter column that recent moisture of 150-200 mm has alleviated immediate concerns for the crop.
- This latest expansion into Tehachaphi, south-central California, follows Mucci Farms' successful entry into the region with its Camarillo facility in 2021.
- The Local Food Report spotlights Mucci Farms that applies innovative solutions for Ontario-grown strawberries that taste like summer, throughout the year.
- Gonzalo Gebara, CEO, Walmart Canada, is on the record saying that it has 7.5 to 8 per cent of Canada’s grocery business. The company is one of the holdouts in signing on to the grocery code of conduct.
- Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada welcomes alignment between its advocacy efforts and report of the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food to stabilize food prices.