Whether it’s an annual sweet corn crop or perennial asparagus crop, the seed supply chain is global in nature. It’s a fact worth remembering in discussions about resiliency and food sovereignty.
Field trials are underway with a machine that delivers UV-C light disinfection at night to combat powdery mildew and botrytis in table-top strawberries.
In June 2026, the terminal was the backdrop for Prime Minister Mark Carney to announce a $3 billion national food security strategy. Over 10 years, one billion is earmarked to expand food terminals and hubs. OFT plans to pitch a climate-controlled farmers’ market.
British Columbia company Global Fruit sends half of its sweet cherry production to the U.S. It’s been a reliable market to date, but diversification is in the cards both abroad and in Canada.
