Flanked by federal ag minister Heath MacDonald, Ontario ag minister Trevor Jones and many horticultural leaders, Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled a food security strategy on June 11 at the Ontario Food Terminal.

Successful applicants are eligible for funding between $6,000 to $90,000 for projects that support soil health, water quality and energy efficiency improvements.

Two critical challenges face the produce industry: fresh produce trade and investment in critical food security infrastructure.

Well-known companies in the produce sector are taking a strong stand for a renewed USMCA agreement ahead of July 1, 2026.

Innovation has no borders as demonstrated at the GreenTech Innovation Awards in Amsterdam. The winners hailed from Belgium, Republic of Korea and the Netherlands.