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• Labour Productivity on the Rise!

  Jun 11
  2019

  

  Category: Industry

  To get an idea of what labour productivity is, think of inputs versus outputs. The more outputs produced given the same or fewer inputs will increase productivity. Labour productivity of economies is typically measured in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per hour worked. Alberta’s labour productivity from 2009 to 2018 soared from $32.1 per labour-hour to […]

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• CPMA hosts working group over Plastic Packaging

  Jun 07
  2019

  

  Category: Industry

  Plastic use and it’s disposal is an issue we have been dealing with, and will continue to deal with, for a very long time. The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) has begun meeting with industry leaders in an attempt to identify possible solutions to this pressing issue. This initiative is following Canada’s June 2018 commitment […]

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• B.C. Blueberries – Duke Crop Update

  Jun 06
  2019

  

  Category: Berries

  With bloom coming to a rapid end, we are getting a good look at how crops will turn out this season, particularly Duke variety. We are starting to see colour on some bunches which keeps us on track for harvest this year. As shown in this week’s field look, fruit is sizing very well. The […]

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• BC Raspberries – Malahat Update

  Jun 04
  2019

  

  Category: Berries

  Here’s a look this past week at one of our raspberry crops located in Abbotsford, B.C. Development is coming along nicely and we are predicting first picks for late-June. Volume to start off lightly and increase in the following weeks. Malahat variety runs for about 4 weeks with Chemainus and Tulameen being introduced in that […]

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• Okanagan Cherry, the upcoming King

  May 31
  2019

  

  Category: Tree Fruit

  With the increasing success of the cherry industry, it’s no surprise why more and more Okanagan land is being converted to cherry crops each year. Cherry acreage in the Valley shot up a staggering 35.7 percent from 2011 to 2016 and has continued to grow annually. One of the biggest reasons we’re experiencing this shift […]

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• Blueberry Crop Update – Abbotsford

  May 30
  2019

  

  Category: Berries

  Up-close view of our local BC Blueberries today in the fields! Very excited about this year’s crop, beautiful sizing and colour so far. Development coming along nicely. First pick predicted in around 3-4 weeks with volume increasing thereafter. As seen by our Duke variety pictured here, volume looks to be promising this season!

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