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BC Tree Fruits Coop hires executives

BC Tree Fruits Cooperative, Kelowna, British Columbia, has appointed Todd McMyn as CEO and Ross Dwhytie as chief financial officer.

Apr 09, 2019 by ckoger@farmjournal.com #Produce Crops, #People, #Canada

Village Farms debuts organic tomatoes at CPMA

Village Farms is adding Heavenly Villagio Marzano and Maverick Mix tomatoes to its organic offerings, and will be showcasing a diverse range of products at the Canadian Produce Marketing Association trade show and conference.

Apr 01, 2019 by ckoger@farmjournal.com #Produce Retail, #Tomatoes, #Canada

Questions on romaine losses continue in Canada

Canada’s Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corp. has received numerous calls from companies importing U.S. romaine regarding who’s responsible for losses in the E. coli outbreak in both countries.

Dec 31, 2018 by Chris Koger #Produce Crops, #Romaine, #FDA, #E. coli, #Outbreak, #Canada

Ontario groups provide fresh produce for the holidays

The Ontario Produce Marketing Association is working with Ontario Food Terminal wholesalers to offer Toronto-area families healthful food through the Christmas FoodShare program.

Dec 06, 2018 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #People, #Canada

Canada adds import rules for romaine from the U.S.

All romaine products — and salad blends not containing romaine — exported to Canada face new standards in the wake of new labeling in the U.S.

Dec 03, 2018 by Chris Koger #Produce Crops, #Romaine, #Outbreak, #E. coli, #Food safety, #Canada

Canada adds to outbreak count, romaine investigation continues

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has added to the number of cases of E. coli linked to romaine lettuce in that country.

Nov 25, 2018 by Chris Koger #Produce Crops, #Romaine, #FDA, #E. coli, #Canada

Quebec’s grocery scene has a flair of its own

Quebec’s retail grocery environment is dominated by the same retail forces as those Ontario, but there are differences in approach, one analyst believes.

Nov 19, 2018 by Tom Karst #Montreal, #Produce Retail, #Canada

Canada’s organic demand going up, marketers say

As sales of organic fruits and vegetables continue a steady rise in the U.S., growth may be even more dramatic in Canada, marketers say.

Nov 14, 2018 by Jim Offner #Organic Produce, #Organics, #Canada

Lakeside Produce sets stage for rebrand at Fresh Summit

Visitors to the Lakeside Produce Inc. booth at the Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit will notice some changes, with the company undergoing a complete rebrand.

Oct 11, 2018 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Canada, #Greenhouse, #PMA

Progress, barriers examined by USDA trade leader

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Defending the administration’s trade agenda but warning friction with China may not end soon, a trade official said the administration is hopeful Canada will approve an updated trade agreement.

Sep 25, 2018 by Tom Karst #Produce Crops, #Exports, #Mexico, #China, #Canada, #USDA