A proposal for a Grocery Supply Code of Practice for Canada is in the works. Retail Navigator columnist Peter Chapman explains why it’s needed.

Retail Navigator columnist Peter Chapman explores the changes in consumer behaviour during the pandemic and how produce suppliers can support retail customers better.

Be aware of the changes in re-entry intervals, writes Chris Duyvelshoff. Some labels have changed on crop protection products.

Bill George points out the pitfalls when partners shift in their values.

Recent surveys of growers’ associations across Ontario have identified a strong need for automation due primarily to a persistent labour crisis that has been exacerbated by travel restrictions and public health regulations. 

For growers Dino Mastronardi, left and son Dean Mastronardi, right, the day-to-day Leamington, ON operations for the Topline brand of English cucumbers are all-consuming. It’s the job of Dino DiLaudo, centre, to be aware of opportunities and threats in the marketplace in his role of VP, sales and marketing for Westmoreland Sales. About 25% of their cucumber crop is destined for the U.S. where the International Trade Commission is examining the impact of imported cucumbers on seasonal markets.

Al Mussell, research lead, Agri-Food Economic Systems, discusses the security and strength of supply chains, spurred by the global pandemic, climate change and geopolitical shifts.

Corteva Agriscience and Symborg have announced a multi-year agreement around a microbe-based nitrogen fixation product.

During Fresh Week, the Canadian Produce Marketing Association announced five winners in the categories of Best New Product, Packaging Innovation, Best Snackable Product, Organic Product, New Technology. Winners were chosen among 56 products from 42 companies.

The Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG) will select three vegetable greenhouses across the province to participate in autonomous greenhouse research.