The Grower

The Grower connects with 12,000 fruit and vegetable farmers throughout Canada. The publication covers important topics like food safety, pest management, water usage, irrigation, workforce challenges, storage solutions, packaging, and marketing strategies. In Canada, the overall farmgate value of horticultural crops is more than $4 billion.

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Ag leaders’ debate scheduled for April 17

1 week ago | thegrower.org | Karen Davidson

The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) Agricultural Leaders’ Debate will bring together the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Kody Blois and the agriculture critics of each major political party to debate the most pressing topics impacting Canadian agriculture.
Québec premier announces $5M to vegetable grower

1 week ago | thegrower.org | Karen Davidson

Québec premier François Legault was in Sherrington, the heart of field vegetable production on April 11. He announced an investment of $5M to FMS Fresh Produce to build a factory that among other products, will produce mini carrots. Currently, 33 per cent of the carrots consumed in Québec are mini carrots, all imported from the United States. With its new plant, FMS Fresh Products will become the largest carrot packer in Canada and the first Québec company to produce mini carrots.
Sun-Brite Foods warns of rising prices on canned goods

1 week ago | thegrower.org | Karen Davidson

According to Sun-Brite Foods—the Canadian owned and operated producer of brands such as Unico and Primo and the 50th largest tomato processor by tonnage in the world—U.S.-led and CAD reciprocal tariffs, will lead to increased food prices for everyday Canadians, despite this produce being grown by Canadian farmers. The company has operated since 1973. Canadians should be aware of an expected increase in cost on Canadian-grown food – canned food products, anywhere from $0.25 to $0.40 per can.
Voluntary Grocery Code of Conduct to be in force January 1, 2026

1 week ago | thegrower.org | Karen Davidson

L-R: Luc Mougeot, president and CEO, Dispute Resolution Corporation; Karen Proud, president and adjudicator, Office of the Grocery Sector Code of Conduct, Diane Brisebois, vice-chair of the board. Karen Proud, the first president and adjudicator of the Office of the Grocery Sector Code of Conduct, has announced timelines for the next year. While being in the role only since March 17, 2025, she expects the website to be in operation by mid-June.
National Apple Working Group tackles key issues

1 week ago | thegrower.org | Karen Davidson

The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) Apple Working Group met on March 11 in Québec City. This group includes representatives from each of the five apple-producing provinces including growers and provincial association staff. Ontario is represented by Charles Stevens (AWG chair), Brian Gilroy, Cathy McKay, and Kelly Ciceran.
Future guidance: from resiliency to transformation

1 week ago | thegrower.org | Karen Davidson

In his annual State of the Industry Address in Montréal, Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) president Ron Lemaire called on the fresh produce industry to move from a mindset of resilience to one of proactive transformation amid global instability, trade disruptions and changing consumer demands.
Les Millard receives CPMA lifetime achievement award

1 week ago | thegrower.org | Karen Davidson

CPMA announces its 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award recipientApril 9, 2025 (Ottawa, ON) – Les Mallard, Vice President Sales of Fyffes North America Inc., has been named the 2025 Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, recognizing his outstanding dedication, leadership, and service to the produce industry over a remarkable 38-year career.
Agritourism Ontario launches first economic growth study

2 weeks ago | thegrower.org | Karen Davidson

Agritourism Ontario (AO) is launching an economic growth study for Ontario’s agritourism sector. This project aims to understand the sector’s economic impact and chart a course for growth by identifying opportunities and challenges for Ontario’s vibrant agritourism industry. This project is bringing together experts in the field of agriculture, rural economic development, and economic analysis. The research will be conducted by Wilton Consulting Group in partnership with MNP.
Bud Break Survey open to Ontario apple growers

2 weeks ago | thegrower.org | Karen Davidson

In hopes of generating future harvest maturity models, along with aiding in future production and pest related models, Erika DeBrouwer, OMAFA tree fruit specialist and Kristy Grigg-McGuffin, OMAFA IPM specialist are seeking information from apple growers. “We are collecting bud break data from the following cultivars to better understand the variation across the province and amongst common cultivars,” they write in ONFruit newsletter.
Dr. Justine Taylor joins Topline Farms

2 weeks ago | thegrower.org | Karen Davidson

Topline Farms has appointed Dr. Justine Taylor as chief sustainability officer. Having spent the last 15 years in various agriculture leadership roles, Taylor brings a wealth of science-related experience to the newly created role to support Topline Farms’ aggressive growth strategy. “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Justine Taylor to our leadership team at a pivotal time of growth and expansion across North America,” said Max Mastronardi, executive vice-president.