Once again, Berlin will be hosting the world’s leading trade show for fresh produce business from February 5-7, 2025. The Farming Forward stage will showcase artificial intelligence and sensors, technology and science, efficiency and controlled…

Alvarez & Marsal Canada Inc. reports that in the matter of the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative bankruptcy, Shukin Orchards Ltd. of Creston is the successful bidder at $1.9M for the Growers Supply Co. property in Erickson, BC

Veteran produce executive, Steve Roosdahl, will build on his 29 years at The Oppenheimer Group, by bringing operations, technology, and supply chain management experience to BC Fresh.

British Columbia growers should note an increase of 3.9 per cent in minimum piece rates for 15 agricultural crops in 2025.

The National Association of Berry Exporters (Aneberries) reports that exports of strawberries, blackberries, raspberries and blueberries were down 2.22 per cent in 2024 due to labour shortages, increasing input costs and exchange market volatility.