The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada and Canadian Produce Marketing Association are responding to the recent report of the UN Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery. They confirm that significant strides have been made in respecting…
CanAgPlus, the organization responsible for managing CanadaGAP food safety program, will be holding its annual general meeting virtually on December 4. The call for nominations for Auditor Recognition Award is now open.
British Columbia premier David Eby and ag minister Pam Alexis have announced new supports for beleaguered tree fruit growers after the closure of BC Tree Fruits Cooperative which owes $58M to creditors.
Bill George, chair OFVGA labour committee, laments the outdated and misleading language used by the UN Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Forms of Slavery. Many advances to the worker programs have not been acknowledged.
The Canadian Imperial Bank of Canada has demanded repayment of its loans to the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative. The cooperative is seeking a stay of all proceedings and remedies for 10 days, the appointment of Alvarez & Marsal Canada Inc. as the…
