Month: September 2017

Just like every autumn, Saunders Farm in rural south Ottawa is stacked with bright orange pumpkins. But thanks to this spring's heavy rainfall, there's one big difference: almost all of this year's crop had to be shipped in from somewhere else. …

The banana has been severely affected by fungal diseases that can only be combated by using more and more plant protection products. In the last century, the much-loved Gros Michel banana variety was wiped out as a result of Panama disease. But now the replacement variety Cavendish – available in every supermarket – is at risk. At his inauguration as professor by special appointment for Tropical Phytopathology at Wageningen University & Research on 21 September, Professor Gert Kema reveals what it will take to save the banana. …

Zest Labs, a subsidiary of Ecoark Holdings, Inc., announced the launch of its Produce Advisory Board, which will enable the company to further align products and services with industry needs. Its founding members include Craig Miller, president of Western Precooling Systems, and Gary Pasquinelli, president of Pasquinelli Produce Company. …

MountainKing Jumbo Russets, known for providing retail grocers extraordinary category dollar lift, are now available for a limited time following an impressive harvest of the company’s large-sized variety. …

On Wednesday, Sept. 27, a team from World Vision will visit two Redlands Christian Migrant Association sites to provide significant assistance to large families severely affected by Hurricane Irma. …