At the annual general meeting of CanAgPlus elections were held virtually on Monday, November 29, 2021.

The Berry Growers of Ontario (BGO) has announced that Bernie Solymar has joined the organization in the role of general manager effective December 1, 2021.

MilStop is also registered for control or suppression of powdery mildew in several outdoor and greenhouse fruit, vegetable and ornamental crops. 

Kam Quarles, the CEO of the Washington-based National Potato Council has published an opinion editorial titled: Simple questions about devastating disease require transparent answers. It’s an American perspective of the Canadian ban on PEI exports of potatoes to the U.S. due to discovery of potato wart.

The Ontario Produce Marketing Association (OPMA) recognized excellence in the Ontario produce industry at its Virtual Awards Ceremony December 2.

CropLife Canada will be embarking on a new strategic plan in the summer of 2022.

Steve Dimen, chair of the Ontario Produce Marketing Association (OPMA) has announced the resignation of its president.  

Approximately 20,000 bins of Arctic Golden and Arctic Granny were harvested this season.

Kevin Schooley will join the N.M. Bartlett Inc. (NMB) team as sales representative for south central Ontario plus serve in the newly formed role of Canadian technical services lead.  

In Canada, limited quantities of the new Happi Pear were available in select Ontario grocery stores this year.