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Editor's Note 
 
Read up this week on how two growers from Canada earned a prestigious recognition for their industry leadership and explore some of the trends influencing consumer behaviour in the retail space. Have a great week and happy growing!
- Amy Kouniakis, Editor
 
News 
 
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Canadian growers among 2025 HILA honourees

Hendriks’ Belal El-Hasan and Qualitree’s Gary Neels receive one of the industry’s highest accolades for dedication to mentorship, vision, and fostering positive workplace culture


Ontario pours funds into water, irrigation system upgrades in Niagara and Leamington

Plans include fresh irrigation pipelines and wastewater treatment systems for greenhouse operations


Alberta earmarks $5.2M to upgrade province's research greenhouses

Funds to bolster crop diversification centres, agri-food sector in region


 
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Political purchasing

Consumer trends: Canadian independent garden centres see growing interest in locally sourced plants and products » Read more...
 
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ICYMI: Trendy, grower friendly and ready for retail

Some of the new varieties featured in Part 2 of our coverage of CAST 2025 zero in on key themes » Read more...
 
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Looking back: Rooted in innovation

Hendriks Greenhouses head grower, Belal El-Hassan, cultivates a passion for plants and progress » Read More...
 
 
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Farwest Show

August 20, 2025 | Portland, OR » Read More...

Agri‑Food 2050

September 17, 2025 | Niagara Falls, ON » Read More...

Canadian Greenhouse Conference

October 8, 2025 | Niagara Falls, ON » Read More...