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Consortium wants Canada to have a bigger bite of apple market

A group of Canadian apple researchers, growers and marketers have joined forces to give one of Canada’s oldest and most famous fruit crops some new crunch in the marketplace.


Courchesne Larose celebrates centenary in style

Fruit and vegetable distributor founded in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve in 1918 is planning 100 days of festivities, including Guinness World Record attempt.


Deadline for CanadaGAP resolutions approaching

Members in good standing have until Oct. 1, to submit resolutions for consideration at the CanAgPlus Annual General Meeting.
 
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Getting a bigger slice of the consumer pie

Pies have always been a staple on farms. They can be created with basic ingredients available in any farm kitchen – flour, lard, sugar and fruit. Historically pies changed with the seasons – starting with lemon meringue for Easter, rhubarb for spring, strawberry, peach and blueberry in the summer, apple and pumpkin for the fall and wrapping up with mincemeat pie for Christmas. How can on-farm marketers take this idea and make it work for them? » Read more...
 
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Holland Marsh Soupfest

September 29
Location: Ansnorveldt, Ont.
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19th Annual Salt Spring Island Apple Festival

September 30
Location: Salt Spring Island, B.C.
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