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.

The greenhouse grower is set to introduce its organic English seedless cucumbers at the Canadian Produce Marketing Association Convention and Trade Show April 8-10.

The wage increase is based on the Ontario Consumer Price Index of 2.4 per cent. It’s the second highest provincial rate in Canada.