This strategic move supports Mike Fronte’s desire to return to the organic business he co-founded in 2004, while allowing the Fresh Direct Produce Group to focus on its broader growth plans.
The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada welcomes pause on proposed U.S. tariffs and is cautiously optimistic about engagement opportunities.
Employment and Social Development Canada has banned a farm operator from the TFW program for five years and levelled a $75,000 penalty. The publicized list does not include province or sector.
Agricultural Research and Innovation Ontario has a new chair in Nevin McDougall. His term starts January 18, 2025.
Quebec-based nursery Novafruit will quadruple its propagation capacity in the Upper Laurentians with a new site in partnership with Les Enterprises Pitre, a large berry producer.
