The Viva Fresh Expo held in Texas in late March provides some clues as to how in-person events will be executed in the future.

2020 exports of the blue superfruit were valued at US$1.020 billion, up 23.4 per cent compared to 2019. For two years now, Peru has outpaced Chile in blueberry production.

Joshua Mosiondz will be joining the Horticulture Technology unit of Ontario’s ag ministry, effective immediately.

BASF Agricultural Solutions is reporting that Zidua SC herbicide recently received label registration for use on potatoes across Canada.

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association announces its 2021 board of directors. At the April 28th board meeting, Guy Milette of Courchesne Larose Ltée will assume the role as chair for 2021/2022.

The Canadian Horticultural Council recognized Quebecer Jocelyn St-Denis and Ontarian Hector Delanghe for their outstanding contributions to the sector.

Tergeo is a new molecule discovered by FarmHannong.

Bioline Agrosciences is launching Climate Adapted Release Technology (CART) in its STARSKii products. 

Kevin Smith, a veteran of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, is joining the Dispute Resolution Corporation in Ottawa as vice-president, operations.

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association has announced 20 participants for the Passion for Produce program to be delivered virtually around Fresh Week in April.