The CanadaGAP program will be adding an addendum for pollinator health effective April 1, 2025. Approved by the IPM Institute of North America, this addition will meet Walmart requirements. It’s optional.
The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada and Canadian Produce Marketing Association are responding to the recent report of the UN Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery. They confirm that significant strides have been made in respecting…
CanAgPlus, the organization responsible for managing CanadaGAP food safety program, will be holding its annual general meeting virtually on December 4. The call for nominations for Auditor Recognition Award is now open.
British Columbia premier David Eby and ag minister Pam Alexis have announced new supports for beleaguered tree fruit growers after the closure of BC Tree Fruits Cooperative which owes $58M to creditors.
Bill George, chair OFVGA labour committee, laments the outdated and misleading language used by the UN Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Forms of Slavery. Many advances to the worker programs have not been acknowledged.
