Issues common across commodities are pest and disease management as well as automation.

The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council has published a study that shows Canada contributes $348.9 million of blueberry exports to fill seasonal gaps in the U.S.

The Agricultural Stewardship Initiative, funded by Canadian and Ontario governments, is accepting applications under a third intake, from August 13 to September 3, 2025.

At the annual general meeting, held in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Patrice Marchand, Bret Erickson, and Gonzalo Aguilar Guizar were re-elected to the 12-member board of directors.

The Ontario and federal government has announced $4.4 million to help small businesses enhance food safety and traceability systems. Vision Greens, Welland, is one of the recipients which will purchase and install water filtration systems.