The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is consulting the potato industry on the proposed introduction of potato wart “viability confirmation” status as well as a new “field of concern” classification. Feedback is due by October 7, 2024.

The Ontario government has announced $1.6 million over four years to purchase display bins with the Foodland Ontario logo. Ontario’s tender fruit sector had a farmgate value of $85 million in 2023.

By end of 2024, Agriculture in the Classroom Canada aims to have a new board in place reflecting individuals from the agriculture and education sectors and those with specific areas of expertise, such as accounting or human resources.

The Food Safety and Growth Initiative will provide up to $5 million to Ontario food processors, producers and service providers to enhance food safety systems. Intake for applications begins August 21, 2024.

The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada have made recommendations to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance to address critical issues impacting the Canadian fresh produce sector aiming to enhance food security, sustainability, and…