The most prestigious international award in the fruit trade industry, FLIA, goes to the allergy-friendly apple brand POMPUR and to the lidar-based agricultural spraying L50 Drone from ABZ Innovation in 2026.
Two inductees – Dr. Helen Fisher and Percy Hodgetts -- have left an indelible mark on Ontario’s horticultural industry. The award is being given to them posthumously.
Tracy Shinners-Carnelley becomes chair of the Potato Sustainability Alliance. She’s the vice-president, research, quality and sustainability for Winnipeg-based Peak of the Market.
