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Canada is facing growing shortages of fresh fruits and vegetables as border agents have begun refusing entry to unvaccinated US truckers, leading to chaos, according to a Bloomberg report. A mandate starting […]
Mon 24/01/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Del Monte
Del Monte is to expand its organic fresh-cut fruit production in the US and Canada to allow for added retail convenience, as the fruit will be cut to order prior […]
Wed 12/05/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
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On December 11, 2020, the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) published a revised version of the Canadian Organic Standards – the set of principles, guidelines, and permitted substances by the […]
Wed 10/03/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
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France’s government has opposed the proposed €16.2 billion takeover of French supermarket chain Carrefour by Canadian convenience store group Couche-Tard, according to Reuters. Labour Minister Elisabeth Borne said Thursday on […]
Wed 20/01/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
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The International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) has called on countries in South Asia to work together to reduce costs, soil pollution and water stress by forming joint plans […]
Mon 21/12/2020 by Richard Wilkinson
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November 19, 2020 (Ottawa, ON) – The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) is moving forward in 2021 to connect members and build business opportunities, even within these unique times. Recognizing […]
Thu 19/11/2020 by Richard Wilkinson
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The largest fresh produce event in the Canadian industry, the CPMA’s Annual Convention & Trade Show, provides a unique opportunity for industry leaders to enhance existing relationships and develop new […]
Tue 25/02/2020 by Richard Wilkinson
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Pink Lady is becoming ever more global. The latest development in the apple brand’s growth is an agreement signed between Apple and Pear Australia Limited (APAL), Brandt’s Fruit Trees (BFT) […]
Wed 01/01/2020 by Richard Wilkinson
Located in Petén, Guatemala, Agrícola Valle Alto is a producer, packer and marketer of the Tainung 1 papaya variety. “The weight of the fruit is 0.9 kilos to 2 kilos […]
Tue 30/07/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
From October, Canadian companies will be able to market products based on cannabis. Indeed, companies are already well on their way to developing a range of new products that is […]
Tue 09/07/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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Canada’s apple crop in 2018/19 is expected to total 395,300 tons. This 14% increase in production is mainly due to better growing conditions in Ontario and British Columbia. Quebec and […]
Tue 13/11/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
