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Wendy's Canadian eateries to use only Whole Leaf greenhouse lettuce

Whole Leaf — the Coaldale, Alberta-based grower of the Inspired Leaves brand — will provide greenhouse-grown lettuce to all 384 Wendy’s locations in Canada.

Jul 23, 2020 by Amy Sowder #Produce (General), #Lettuce, #Foodservice, #Canada, #Greenhouse

Are consumers ready to splurge a little?

The Packer’s Tom Karst visited June 8 with Mike Mauti, managing partner of the consulting firm Execulytics on the Canadian retail perspective during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jun 09, 2020 by Tom Karst #Video, #Produce (General), #COVID-19, #Produce Retail, #Canada, #Cherries, #Watermelons, #COVID-19

COVID-19 outbreak affects Ontario asparagus harvest

After 164 migrant workers at an Ontario asparagus farm tested positive for COVID-19 about halfway through harvest season, farm leaders worked with the local health department to contain the spread.

Jun 07, 2020 by Amy Sowder #Produce (General), #Produce Crops, #Asparagus, #Canada, #Labor, #COVID-19, #COVID-19

How will retailers manage reduced consumer shopping trips?

The Packer’s Tom Karst visited April 8 with Mike Mauti, managing partner of the consulting firm Execulytics on the Canadian retail perspective during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Apr 09, 2020 by Tom Karst #Video, #Produce (General), #COVID-19, #Produce Retail, #Canada, #Potatoes, #COVID-19

CPMA supports COVID-19 travel exemption for farm workers

Canada’s government is exempting foreign nationals who have committed to working in agriculture from COVID-19 travel bans.

Mar 23, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #COVID-19, #Canada, #CPMA, #Labor, #CPMA

Canada’s approval sets USMCA closer to implementation

Canada’s House of Commons and Senate voted in favor of implementing the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, one of the final hurdles before it becomes law.

Mar 15, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Trade, #Canada, #Mexico, #Produce Crops

Sunkist’s Montreal pop-up features herbs, citrus

Sunkist Growers treated Montreal residents to a bright, garden-themed pop-up to escape the winter blues.

Feb 28, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Canada, #Citrus, #Oranges, #Clementines, #Merchandising, #Organic Citrus

Mastronardi Produce expands network

Mastronardi Produce Ltd., Kingsville, Ontario, continues to expand its network of greenhouses in the U.S. and Canada, said Julia Shreve, director of marketing for brand and innovation.

Feb 26, 2020 by Tom Burfield #Produce (General), #Greenhouse, #Canada, #Ontario Greenhouse Produce

Fresh Sprouts brand Fresh Bean Sprouts recalled due to salmonella

Fresh Sprout International is recalling Fresh Sprouts brand Fresh Bean Sprouts from the marketplace due to possible salmonella contamination.

Feb 24, 2020 by Amy Sowder #Produce (General), #Recall, #Salmonella, #Northeast (U.S.), #Canada, #Food safety

CPMA teams with National Sanitation Foundation for food safety events

Canadian Produce Marketing Association has partnered with National Sanitation Foundation Canada to offer food safety, regulatory and quality assurance workshops to association members and nonmembers starting in March.

Feb 24, 2020 by Amy Sowder #Produce (General), #Food safety, #Canada, #Northeast (U.S.), #CPMA