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January 15, 2020
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Applications open for projects that address bee health

Projects that support bee health, such as projects to detect and manage pests such as varroa mites or equipment to help managed honey bees survive over the winter months, can apply for funding from the Canadian Agricultural Partnership.


Deadline approaches for agri-food research initiative

The deadline to apply for a new Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative, with a focus on food safety in fruit and vegetable production, is Jan. 23, 2020.


New technology achieves improved potato storage

A new potato cellar design is about 60 per cent more efficient than a traditional cellar and has better air circulation.
 
 
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Handbook of Fruit and Vegetable Flavors

The demand for new flavors continues to rise. Today’s consumers want interesting, healthy, pleasurable, and exciting taste experiences, creating new challenges for today’s food and flavor scientists. Fortunately, they can turn to this comprehensive reference on the flavor science and technology of fruits, vegetables, spices, and oils for guidance on everything from basic science to new technologies to commercialization.

Each of the chapters has been written by one or more leading experts in food and flavor science. The authors represent more than ten countries, giving food and flavor scientists a unique global perspective on the latest flavor science, technology, and applications. » Learn more
 
Featured Articles 
 
Mackenzie

A decade of growth, change and challenge

For Fruit & Vegetable magazine’s 75th anniversary issue, we revisited Greg and Tania MacKenzie of MacKenzie Produce in Stratford, P.E.I., who were featured growers in a 2010 issue. What has changed in the past decade for the MacKenzies’ operation and what continues to grow strong? » Read more...
 
Feature II

Anointing the king

John Fedorkow of Fruithaven Farms has been named the 2019 Grape King, a title bestowed upon an Ontario grape grower who exemplifies excellence in the vineyard. Fruithaven Farms used to be a run-down mixed-use cattle farm, but after several years of rehabilitation and hard work, Fedorkow has restored Fruithaven Farms to be a standout vineyard. » Read more...
 
Events 
 

Guelph Organic Conference

Jan. 23-26
Location: Guelph, Ont.
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Manitoba Potato Production Days

Jan. 28-30
Location: Brandon, Man.
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Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention

Feb. 19-20
Location: Niagara Falls, Ont.
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