Amanda Bellefeuille

Originally Posted by the Government of Canada. We invite you to comment on potential amendments to the Industrial Hemp Regulations. They aim to reduce regulatory requirements and administrative burden, while continuing to meet our public health and public safety objectives. These changes would support our commitment to reducing regulatory red tape, while maintaining key control measures

Originally Written by Karen Davidson and Published May 13, 2026 with The Grower. Canadian-based Savoura announced that it has entered into an agreement in principle to acquire the majority of the assets of Productions Horticoles Demers, following a Court-supervised investor solicitation process. The transaction remains subject to customary approvals, including those of regulatory authorities and

Originally Written and Published by the Organic Produce Network Download this year’s State of Organic Produce report to gain insights into 2025 organic retail performance and the top 20 organic produce categories. Editor’s note: Ben Johnson’s name and title were incorrect in the original report. He is the president of Bridges Produce. The correct report was

Written by Karen Briere and Originally Published April 8, 2026 by The Western Producer.     Organic producers who want to export should look to the Indo-Pacific region, says an expert on trade in the area. Yi Zeng, senior director for Asia and global commodities at the Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership, said the area has high

Written by Mark Kastel and Originally Published on April 1, 2026 by AcresUSA.   Without fundamental reform of the USDA Organic Program, family farms will continue to sink – while fraud flourishes It pains me to see that so many organic certifiers and nonprofit leaders seem to have become nothing but cheerleaders for “organic,” the

A useful tool for understanding the changes to the practices and substances prescribed by the Canadian Organic Standards! The Organic Standards are updated every five years. This review process helps modernize organic farming practices and incorporate the latest research findings. Operators are therefore required to stay informed about changes to the standards they apply on

  The new editions of the National Standards of Canada for Organic Agriculture have now been published. They are available at no cost on the Government of Canada Publications website as follows: CAN/CGSB‑32.310-2026: CAN/CGSB-32.310-2026 English CAN/CGSB-32.310-2026 Français CAN/CGSB‑32.311-2026: CAN/CGSB-32.311-2026 English CAN/CGSB-32.311-2026 Français General link to Government of Canada Publications website: Government of Canada Publications –

  Nominations are now open for the prestigious Organic Leadership Awards, celebrating excellence and innovation within the Canadian organic sector! Hosted by the Canada Organic Trade Association (COTA) at our 2026 Organic Gala & Leadership Awards, please mark your calendars: 🗓️ Thursday, September 24, 2026⏰ 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM📍 The Chef’s House, 215 King