Colombia Avocados Continued Growth Presents More Opportunities for US Retailers
Colombia Avocados Continued Growth Presents More Opportunities for US Retailers “The Colombia Avocado Board (CAB) recently announced a 104% increase in total avocado pounds shipped to the U.S. thus far for the 2022-2023 season. This data is provided by the Hass Avocado Board who tracks shipments and sales of Hass avocados from all growing regions. […]
Canadian Grocer’s 2023 Produce Operations Survey: Labour and sustainability
Canadian Grocer’s 2023 Produce Operations Survey: Labour and sustainability “As if multiple years of a global pandemic weren’t enough to throw grocers off track, last year’s extreme weather conditions and burgeoning recession have contributed to particularly taxing times in the grocery sector, especially in fresh foods. But, as our fourth-annual Canadian Grocer Produce Operations Survey reveals, produce […]
Significant growth of Colombian avocado shipments to the US
Significant growth of Colombian avocado shipments to the US “The Colombia Avocado Board (CAB) recently announced a 104 percent increase in total avocado pounds shipped to the U.S. thus far for the 2022-2023 season. This data is provided by the Hass Avocado Board which tracks shipments and sales of Hass avocados from all growing regions. […]
Canadian Grocer’s 2023 Produce Operations Survey: Supply chain challenges
Canadian Grocer’s 2023 Produce Operations Survey: Supply chain challenges “As if multiple years of a global pandemic weren’t enough to throw grocers off track, last year’s extreme weather conditions and burgeoning recession have contributed to particularly taxing times in the grocery sector, especially in fresh foods. But, as our fourth-annual Canadian Grocer Produce Operations Survey reveals, produce […]
Growers are reconsidering their selling methods
Growers are reconsidering their selling methods “Vanguard CEO Craig Stauffer says the fresh produce industry offers a tightly knit global network that fosters both competition and support among farmers worldwide. While it is often heard that much of the business has traditionally been done on trust and a handshake, growers are starting to reconsider their […]
CFIA: Updated Guidance On Control Measures For Listeria Monocytogenes In Ready-To-Eat Foods
CFIA: Updated Guidance On Control Measures For Listeria Monocytogenes In Ready-To-Eat Foods “Please be advised that the guidance on Control measures for Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat foods has been revised to align with Health Canada’s Policy on Listeria monocytogenes in Ready-to-Eat Foods (2023) that will come into effect on October 1, 2023. Industry should review and adjust their control measures and preventive […]
Canadian Grocer’s 2023 Produce Operations Survey: Changing consumer behaviours
Canadian Grocer’s 2023 Produce Operations Survey: Changing consumer behaviours “As if multiple years of a global pandemic weren’t enough to throw grocers off track, last year’s extreme weather conditions and burgeoning recession have contributed to particularly taxing times in the grocery sector, especially in fresh foods. But, as our fourth-annual Canadian GrocerProduce Operations Survey reveals, produce […]
Shopify to reduce workforce by 20% as it narrows focus to core e-commerce business
Shopify to reduce workforce by 20% as it narrows focus to core e-commerce business “Shopify Inc. says it will reduce its head count by about 20% and sell its logistics business as it aims to reduce distracting “side quests” in the latest big change by the Canadian tech company. The changes come despite Shopify president Harley Finkelstein saying […]
Basic income could play an important role in creating a more just and sustainable food system
Basic income could play an important role in creating a more just and sustainable food system “Canada’s food system is experiencing ongoing stresses from supply chain disruptions, price inflation and extreme weather events. Canadians are feeling the effects of these stresses: in 2021, nearly 16% of provincial households experienced some degree of food insecurity. Federal […]