Veteran produce executive, Steve Roosdahl, will build on his 29 years at The Oppenheimer Group, by bringing operations, technology, and supply chain management experience to BC Fresh.

British Columbia growers should note an increase of 3.9 per cent in minimum piece rates for 15 agricultural crops in 2025.

The National Association of Berry Exporters (Aneberries) reports that exports of strawberries, blackberries, raspberries and blueberries were down 2.22 per cent in 2024 due to labour shortages, increasing input costs and exchange market volatility.

Pairwise scientists have removed the pungent flavour of mustard greens.

Bank of Montreal senior economist Aaron Goertzen looks at the world economy, interest rates and the loonie in the bank’s 2024 year-end assessment. Notable fact: agriculture’s labour productivity has surged due to investments in technology.