Canada ag labor shortage threatens food security

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is warning that labor shortages in agriculture are limiting both productivity and growth, thus putting Canada's food supply at risk.

November 22 , 2022

Tom Tjerandsen, produce industry icon, passes at age 80

Tjerandsen was instrumental in the founding of the Pomegranate Council and had been its executive director since its inception in 1997.

November 22 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: First prices for Chilean cherries on the U.S. market

Ten tonnes, representing around 7% of Chile's total export volumes, were shipped to Miami via air hoping to secure better prices ahead of the season.

November 22 , 2022

Berry Gardens to bring more innovation, varieties to U.K. market following Driscoll’s acquisition

News of the merger first broke in early November, with the two firms having collaborated for the past twenty years. However, the reach of this partnership has barely scratched the surface.

November 22 , 2022

Oppy’s John Anderson named to Business Laureates Hall of Fame

The award honors British Columbia business leaders whose efforts have shaped the province and country.

November 22 , 2022

Southern California ports face drop in import volumes as labor talks drag on

Cargo has shifted to ports on the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic seaboard because of the protracted labor negotiations between the longshore union and the terminal operators on the West Coast.

November 21 , 2022

Sun World expands South American scope with 10 new marketer licensees

The new marketers have been granted rights to distribute fruit from existing and future fruit varieties developed by Sun World, and marketed under the company’s brands.

November 21 , 2022

Brown Bag Potatoes meet retail demand for sustainable packaging

After a large investment in developing the new item, Vee’s Marketing, Inc has been relieved by a positive response to his new packaging.

November 21 , 2022

Winter grape import supplies may be substantially up

This winter, South American table grape shippers will likely be looking to increase export volumes to the U.S. as European and Asian markets are expected to import smaller volumes.

November 21 , 2022

U.S. will soon have access to methyl bromide-free Chilean grapes

Chile Agricultural Attaché in the USA, Andrés Rodríguez weighs in the long-awaited Systems Approach approval for table grape exports to the United States, following the publication of its proposed rule in the Federal Register.

November 18 , 2022