Posts Tagged Canada

Canada’s Agriculture Union slams job cuts

May 10th, 2013

Canada’s agricultural budget cuts put research, industry and food safety at risk, according to a former CFIA inspection supervisor.

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Canada: British Columbia looks to big blueberry growth

April 25th, 2013

Canada’s Mike Makara explains the benefits for British Columbia blueberries and a possibly big new trading partner.

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Blueberry industry funds US$1M for metabolic health research

April 25th, 2013

Blueberry representatives from North America and Chile aim to take health claims to the next level through clinical research.

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Oppy introduces NZ red pear “Papple” to North America

April 22nd, 2013

Oppy’s David Nelley talks about a “beacon” for the pear market and positives for Southern Hemisphere suppliers.

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Arctic apples near approval as GM debate carries on

April 15th, 2013

Nonbrowing Arctic apples look and taste just like their parent fruit, but will consumers accept the GM product?

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Costco Wholesale Canada: from convenience to cocktail cucumbers

March 26th, 2013

Oleen Smethurst discusses the produce initiatives and lessons learned at Costco Wholesale in Canada.

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Chile pursues Canadian berry varieties

March 19th, 2013

Chile will plant 4,000 Saskatoon berry plants over three years to test their suitability to the climate.

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Oppy receives 12th Canada’s best managed companies recognition

February 28th, 2013

Oppy now has a dozen consecutive Canada’s Best Managed Company recognitions to its name.

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North American blueberry production rose slightly in 2012

January 23rd, 2013

The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) has released production statistics for 34 American states and British Columbia.

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U.S.: Mission Produce expands North American reach

January 22nd, 2013

U.S. distributor Mission Produce plans to grow its capabilities in Canada and Mexico.

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