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More than 200 British Columbia fruit growers are left in a lurch as the assets for BC Tree Fruits Cooperative have been auctioned off.

Restaurants Canada says changes will cause more harm than good in those communities that have few other options to address labour shortages.

The rail lockout lasted less than 24 hours, as the Canadian government took measures to "preserve industrial peace" and resume rail service.

As of 00:01, August 22, 2024, both Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) have officially locked out their unionized workforces.

CPMA and Western Growers (WG) recently joined forces to develop sustainable produce packaging guidelines which will benefit from the study’s findings.

A coalition of agriculture groups sent this letter to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau August 19, 2024 regarding possible rail disruptions

Citing “extremely” low fruit volumes, bad weather, and difficult markets, Kelowna, British Columbia-based B.C. Tree Fruits cooperative has reportedly dissolved and closed its doors on July 26.  

This targeted investment ensures the retailer continues to provide attractive pay in the markets they operate.

The Office of the Grocery Sector Code of Conduct represented by ten organizations including the Canadian Produce Marketing Association has obtained the commitment of all grocers and key suppliers to support the Grocery Code of Conduct (the Code).

On June 7, 2024, Saladexpress Inc., of Saint-Remi, Quebec, filed an assignment in bankruptcy under the Bankruptcy & Insolvency Act in the Superior Court, Province of Quebec