The Canadian Produce Marketing Association announces George Pitsikoulis as the 2024-2025 chair. He’s currently president and CEO of Canadawide Fruit Wholesalers Inc., a role he has held since the early 2000s.
- A Senate Committee chaired by Ratna Omidvar, is recommending a Migrant Work Commission to spearhead reforms that will benefit all migrant workers, employers and Canadians.
- The Canadian and Ontario governments are increasing funding by $1 million to help Ontario beekeepers protect against invasive pests such as varroa mites.
- Shipping giant Maersk predicts ongoing disruptions in the Red Sea and the need to continue diverting ships around Africa’s Cape of Good Hope. While global shipping logistics are complex at the best of times, this current situation is expected until…
- British Columbia’s crop insurance officials estimate that up to 50 per cent of vines will need to be replanted.