Canada's Food Industry An Innovation Laggard

December 26, 2012 Conference Board of Canada

The Canadian food industry has become an innovation laggard, and does not appear to be very concerned about it, according to a Conference Board of Canada report for its Centre for Food in Canada, Competing for the Bronze: Innovation Performance in the Canadian Food Industry. This is leading to Canada losing ground in global food and drink export markets.

Limoneira Pairs With New York-Based Experts To 'Unleash The Power Of Lemons'

December 26, 2012 The Limoneira Company

After launching its new marketing campaign, Unleash the Power of Lemons earlier this year, Limoneira Company, a leading agribusiness, today announced its partnership with five New York-based experts in the areas of health, beauty, food and drink, lifestyle, and cleaning to promote the many innovative uses of lemons. The experts are passionate, local opinion leaders who have paired with Limoneira to provide tips, uses, recipes, and much more on a new website, www.limoneira.com/unleash. Limoneira has also paired with local experts in Los Angeles and Chicago and plans to do the same in Miami, Toronto, and Montreal.

Dr. Michael Keyes Of SCS To Speak At National Green Centre Conference

December 26, 2012 SCS Global Services

SCS Global Services (www.scsglobalservices.com) will provide expert insights about sustainable growing practices at the National Green Centre Conference in St. Louis this January.

Mexico Finds Unlikely Allies In Trade Fight

As tomato growers in Florida and some other states fight a 16-year-old agreement that they contend allows farmers in Mexico to export tomatoes at a price below their costs, the Mexican farmers are finding allies in the United States.

Albert’s Organics New East Coast Facility

December 26, 2012 Albert’s Organics

Albert’s Organics will be opening a new warehouse in Logan Township, NJ to replace the current facility – also located in Logan Township. Our east coast distribution center (which is also our national headquarters) is the busiest of our seven national distribution locations, and according to Albert’s President, Scott Dennis, “this new facility will allow us to serve our customers more effectively and efficiently”.