The Canadian Imperial Bank of Canada has demanded repayment of its loans to the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative. The cooperative is seeking a stay of all proceedings and remedies for 10 days, the appointment of Alvarez & Marsal Canada Inc. as the…
- The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is consulting the potato industry on the proposed introduction of potato wart “viability confirmation” status as well as a new “field of concern” classification. Feedback is due by October 7, 2024.
- The Ontario government has announced $1.6 million over four years to purchase display bins with the Foodland Ontario logo. Ontario’s tender fruit sector had a farmgate value of $85 million in 2023.
- By end of 2024, Agriculture in the Classroom Canada aims to have a new board in place reflecting individuals from the agriculture and education sectors and those with specific areas of expertise, such as accounting or human resources.
- The Food Safety and Growth Initiative will provide up to $5 million to Ontario food processors, producers and service providers to enhance food safety systems. Intake for applications begins August 21, 2024.