Karen Proud, president and adjudicator, Office of the Grocery Sector Code of Conduct, anticipates the website to be online by mid-June 2025 and the code to be in force January 1, 2026.

OMAFA specialists Erika DeBrouwer and Kristy Grigg-McGuffin are conducting a survey of bud break amongst Ontario apple growers.

The research, conducted by Wilton Consulting Group in partnership with MNP, will involve an industry-wide farmer survey, one-on-one interviews with key industry representatives, and research on sector challenges and opportunities.

After 15 years in various agriculture leadership roles, Dr. Justine Taylor is joining the greenhouse grower in Leamington as chief sustainability officer.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is launching $242M in trade promotion programs, including fruits and vegetables. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins is set to visit Vietnam, Japan, India, Peru, Brazil, and the United Kingdom in the next six months.