Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is awarding $50 million to the Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network after six years of exceptional R & D results.

Federal SCAP funding up to $1.65 million will assist this Toronto-based company in improving crop health monitoring and yield forecasting.

Several companies have promising products that could benefit horticulture.

The president and CEO of Catania Worldwide will be honoured for his significant contributions to Canada’s fresh produce industry on April 30.

Based in Burnaby, British Columbia, Anodyne Chemistries Inc. is developing an innovative bio-electric process that converts carbon dioxide and water into high-quality, low-carbon formic acid and hydrogen peroxide.