The Ontario wage increase from $14.35/hr (October 1, 2021) will not help to address the province’s labour challenges and will put more pressure on the wage scales for employers.

The spotted-wing drosophila (SWD) is a vinegar fly of East Asian origin causing damage to many soft skinned fruit crops. SWD pierces seemingly healthy fruit and lays its eggs. The eggs hatch in about three days. The larvae feed on the fruit and emerge as adults after as few as six days or as many as 28. Photo by T. Martinson.

The Netherlands-based, biological crop control company has changed its logo and visual identity after nearly 30 years. The new branding matches Koppert’s forward-looking ambition and reflects the company’s connection to nature.

Vineland’s new Biological Crop Protection research

The company will know more in two to four weeks.

IFPA is a new association formed under the leadership of the two previous leading fresh produce and floral associations.

What used to be known as GMOs will now be labeled as “bioengineered” foods according to the United States Department of Agriculture. Coming into effect January 1, 2022, the new regulations do away with a patchwork of state labeling regulations.

The chair of the Prince Edward Island Potato Board is confident in the 20-year long-term management plan for potato wart

Package size, in-stock position, ready-to-cook items, complementary items and minimum orders are opportunities to grow business in the New Year.

The pandemic has illustrated first-hand what can happen when we are unprepared for crisis and how losing domestic production capacity puts Canada in a position where we have to rely on other countries to supply us with what we need. Bill George, chair, OFVGA, looks ahead to the challenges of 2022.