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As tariff tensions continue to run high, much talk at the Canadian Produce Marketing Association Conference and Trade Show has centered around U.S. produce suppliers losing Canadian consumers’ business to an upswell of support for local products.

Assumptions about covering for veteran clerks on vacation can backfire. Columnist Armand Lobato explains how to secure commitments for that vital extra help.

In the newly created role, Jana Fishback will help lead sustainability initiatives, analyze data for insights and engage with stakeholders, the company says.

The ready-to-eat salad and fresh produce company says more than 400 employees produce over 900,000 pounds of fresh, healthy foods for Canadian families each week.

Companies share how they are gearing up to meet demand.

John Stackhouse, senior vice president of the office of the CEO at Royal Bank of Canada joined Ron Lemaire, CPMA president, to discuss the current economic climate and opportunities for the fresh produce industry in Canada.

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would temporarily lower the duties he had just imposed on dozens of countries while further ramping up pressure on China.

Finnish food technology company Solar Foods says Tim Kopra will bring insight to deep space food production efforts.

The event hosted 150 runners in the 5K race, which featured a cross-country trek around the blueberry farm, lake, office and tree house of the scenic Plant City property.

Ben B. Schwartz and Sons launched Ben B. Access platform that expedites orders, coordinates delivery directly with drivers and integrates with third-party software for greater operational efficiency.