One way to stay abreast of marketplace trends is to attend trade shows, both on the retailer side and the consumer side. Or watch the news that comes out of these shows in magazines or web postings.
- A new report from Value Chain Management International (VCMI) shows that, compared to just five years ago, overall food waste in Canada has dropped by nearly 20 per cent. That said, total value of avoidable food waste is still $50 billion.
- The Canadian Produce Marketing Association reports that exhibit space for the 2025 Trade Show is sold out. More than 650 exhibit spaces have been sold featuring more than 300 companies from around the world.
- Headquartered in Leamington-Ontario, this greenhouse grower launched a strategic redesign of its packaging at the International Produce and Floral Show in Atlanta, Georgia.
- Canada strengthens protection of freshwater with launch of standalone Canada Water Agency.