Based in Mount Forest, Ontario, Wellington Produce Packaging has suffered a loss of more than $1 million in a middle-of-the-night fire. A well-known supplier of packaging materials to the horticultural industry, the Hincks family vows to rebuild.
- The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council published a special audio report on May 31, offering analysis of crop harvests and development in key growing areas.
- Ownership and focus distinguish successful research approach for privately held Enza Zaden. Luis Maas, senior station/R&D manager for Enza Zaden U.S., explains his role as a plant breeding pioneer.
- For the third consecutive year, the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association donates $25,000 to Second Harvest to help families with food insecurity.
- The Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute has published a report that looks at the challenges in managing, preserving and optimizing agricultural land in Canada.