Summerland Varieties Corporation reports another legal victory for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the patent holder of the Staccato cherry. The ‘Glory’ cherry is actually the ‘Staccato’ cherry.
- Taiwan will now accept fresh apples from Québec and the Atlantic provinces with no limits on shipments. Registration with Canadian Food Inspection Agency begins April 1.
- Two Michigan State University professors estimate a net negative impact on the U.S. economy if tariffs proceed against Canada and Mexico on March 4.
- The most prestigious international prize in the fruit trade goes to the Onix orange and Croptimus, an innovative image analysis technology. The awards were announced February 7 at the close of Fruit Logistica’s show in Berlin.
- Major trends include adoption of advanced technologies for wastewater treatment and innovative biological treatment methods.