Produce

A new study from Concordia University shows that people with lower education levels, even more than those with lower income levels, consumed fewer fruit and vegetables.

Third-generation farmers are experimenting with exotic produce as demographic change is creating demand for world crops such as Indian red carrots, Jamaican pumpkins and Mexican tomatillos at major retailers like Walmart and Sobeys.

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s new Mix it up mobile app promotes fruit and veggie consumption on the go.

Fortinos Appleby Line Burlington, Ont., is the newest store under the Fortinos banner and represents the next generation in fresh foods.

The Foodland Ontario Award of Excellence were presented on Wednesday at a luncheon at the Liberty Grand in Toronto to: Metro #479, 70 Front Street North, Orillia; Vos’ Your Independent Grocer, 1893 Scugog Street, Port Perry; Winkel’s Your Independent Grocer, 745 Centre Street, Espanola.

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association held its 86

In what is being hailed as a first in Quebec grocery circles, the province’s three biggest chains–Metro, Loblaw and Sobeys–are partnering with government in its annual Aliments du Québec (Quebec Food) campaign.Launched in Montreal this month under this year’s slogan Toujours le bon choix!

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Ron Lemaire has been tapped as president of the Canadian Produce Marketing Association. He'll take over May 1 from Dan Dempster, who is retiring after 34 years with CPMA, the last 28 years as president.This is the second time Lemaire (pictured above) has worked at the association.

New study findings reveal that older women may have a lower chance of fracturing bones if they eat lots of vegetables, fruits and whole grains compared to those who don't eat those types of foods.While the study doesn't prove that it's the foods themselves that decrease the likelihood of fractures,

It may be close to winter, but Walmart is launching a TV and in-store ad campaign to promote its knack for offering consumers fresh produce at cheap prices.TV ads, which kicked off Nov. 15, will run for the next month.

British Columbia apple marketer B.C. Tree Fruits is introducing a new label and identity program for its marketing and packaging.