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Costco Canada joins DoorDash for on-demand delivery

Costco is now available for on-demand delivery on DoorDash across Canada, following its recently announced partnership in the U.S.

4 weeks ago 2 minute read

Ventura Distribution files assignment in bankruptcy

The Montréal company reports $3 million in liabilities in the case that falls under Canada’s Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.

4 weeks ago 2 minute read

Produce industry headlines: September 23, 2026

Read about NGA leader's warning about independent grocers, Canada's high-tech ag investment, stone fruit exports ending early, and more.

1 month ago 2 minute read

EarthFresh and Kamper Farms launch packing company in Canada

EarthFresh and Kamper Farms expand into Western Canada through the creation of a new packing company, Wild Rose Packing Inc.

2 months ago 3 minute read

Produce industry headlines: September 1, 2026

Read how young shoppers push up private label sales, Canadian retailers promote local food, A Closer Look at U.S. grower...

2 months ago 2 minute read

CPMA addresses Canada-U.S. trade dispute

Recognizing that this is a swiftly evolving situation, CPMA will support members with information and resources for the fresh produce...

2 months ago 2 minute read

Canada tariffs resume after unsuccessful negotiations 

IFPA releases a statement after the 50-percent tariffs on Canadian imports are back on after a pause to negotiate last...

2 months ago 2 minute read

Trump delays tariffs on Canadian imports 

The 50-percent tariffs on Canadian imports that were set to become effective today have been delayed as U.S.-Canadian negotiations go...

3 months ago 1 minute read

Canada’s apple growers unite under ‘Apples Canada’

Representatives of apple grower organizations from British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia form the new group.

3 months ago 3 minute read

Produce industry headlines: July 22, 2026

Read about idea retailers can use to address value, restaurants struggle with economic issues, Canadian leaders on the new tariffs,...

4 months ago 2 minute read

Trump imposes new 50% tariffs on Canada 

On July 20, President Trump imposed three new 50-percent tariffs on a range of Canadian products in response to discriminatory...

4 months ago 2 minute read

Canadian government approves drone technology to apply pesticides

Health Canada introduces a new policy allowing drones to be used to apply pesticides that are approved for conventional aerial...

4 months ago 3 minute read

CDS Foods acquires Vivid Produce

By combining the strengths of both companies, CDS further expands its produce supply presence in Western Canada.

4 months ago 3 minute read

Produce industry headlines: June 19, 2026

Read about Publix's Kentucky expansion, Empire's retail growth mode, Father's Day deals, Zak Laffite of Wonderful Citrus, and more.

5 months ago 2 minute read

CPMA welcomes National Food Security Strategy

The government’s National Food Security Strategy includes important commitments in support of the fresh fruit and vegetable supply chain.

5 months ago 3 minute read

Produce industry headlines: April 30, 2026

Read about Market Basket's new leader, Whole Foods honors, Albertsons' make-or-break year, a Canadian retail roundup, and more.

6 months ago 2 minute read

Produce industry headlines: April 14, 2026

Links today include Walmart topping another retail list, grocery inflation report, NYC's city grocery plan, fertilizer price pain, and more.

7 months ago 2 minute read

Ontario’s Longo Brothers Fruit Markets celebrates 70 years

What began in 1956 as a small neighborhood fruit market has grown into a trusted Ontario grocery brand.

10 months ago 5 minute read

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