Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) continues to be found in more countries, but luckily Canada is not yet among them. Within the first few months of 2019, it transferred to Germany, Mexico and Italy. It has also been previously found in California, and the first outbreaks were found in Israel in 2014 and Jordan […] Read more
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Greenhouse biosecurity will be key to keeping tomato pest out of Canada
Horticulture experts say biosecurity and vigilance can help keep tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus out of the country
A new tomato for Ontario
A large project aims to create on-the-vine greenhouse tomatoes optimized for Ontario growing conditions and consumers
What do Ontarians like in a tomato? Some like a tough skin and viscous inside. Others like sweetness and softness. The Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers gave the Vineland Research and Innovation Centre the challenge of figuring out what Ontarians prefer in a tomato-eating experience and then developing a tomato that fits that demand. Oh, and […] Read more
Huron Produce sold to Florida field tomato grower
Huron Produce, a greenhouse operator based in Huron County, has been purchased by Florida-based field tomato producer Lipman Family Farms. Why it matters: The produce industry continues to integrate and Lipman farms is able to add year-round tomato to supply to its business with the Huron Produce purchase. “It is clear we and Lipman share […] Read more
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