The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada urged the Senate Committee to pass Bill C-280, the Financial Protection for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Farmers Act, at a September 26, 2024 hearing.

Butternut squash growers Tracy and Pete Gubbels survey their crop near Mount Brydges, Ontario, pointing out that contracted tonnage fell 60 per cent in 2024. The processing vegetable sector is vulnerable to not only climate change but overseas…

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is consulting the fresh produce industry on a new approach for developing and maintaining Canada’s fresh fruit and vegetable grade standards. Comments are due by October 20.

Burlington, Ontario-headquartered EarthFresh Farms has purchased a Colorado-based company, expanding its state-of-the-art packing facilities in the U.S.

The Canadian Federation of Agriculture is the first national farm industry member to sign onto the Ag Data Transparent Program. The objective is to enhance farmers’ trust of data platforms, simplify contracts and educate farmers on issues…