The board of directors of the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada met with the new federal minister, Hon. Heath MacDonald on June 3.
- The Ontario government is supporting the development of a new website and e-commerce platform to boost sales of Ontario-grown carrots, potatoes, sweet potatoes, onions and apples. The fundraising program is operated by the Ontario Fruit &…
- A recent survey of apple producers, conducted from March 15 to April 4, 2025, indicated support for such a commission. The vote is expected in June.
- Retail Navigator columnist Peter Chapman advises that sending photos and videos to retail category managers is the next best thing to a farm visit.
- The Kingsville, Ontario-headquartered greenhouse grower is expanding its U.S. network. Two high-tech greenhouses in Minnesota and Iowa – 48 acres in all – will push the acreage to more than 600 in 15 states.