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November 27, 2019
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Canadians warned of U.S. E. coli infections of romaine lettuce

A public health notice has been issued by the Government of Canada related to the outbreak of E. coli infections in the United States that are linked to romaine lettuce.


Crop insurance, government support not enough, P.E.I. apple grower says

Prince Edward Island apple growers are being treated unfairly by supportive agencies during times of weather-related losses, one grower says.


Lassonde, Sun-Rype join forces in business deal

A pair of Canadian owned companies – Lassonde Industries Inc. and Sun-Rype Products Ltd. – are joining forces. Lassonde has announced that two of its subsidiaries have entered into an agreement with subsidiaries of The Jim Pattison Group to acquire Sun-Rype Products Ltd.
 
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‘Fresh From the Farm’ a win-win program

Ontario schools' Fresh From the Farm fundraising initiative not only helps to raise money for extracurricular activities, it is a promotional boost for local food awareness in the province. » Read more...
 
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Apple Biodiversity Collection has several apples ‘of the future’

A Kentville, N.S. orchard boasts more than 1,000 varieties of apples, making it one of the world's widest collections of fruit. » Read more...
 
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