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In 2015, the Canadian apple and pear sectors were negatively impacted by various weather conditions resulting in significant declines in production volumes, particularly for apples.

Total Canadian wheat, barley, corn and oats production in 2015/2016 is forecast fall to 49.2 MMT, a 4 percent decrease corm 2014/2015 total production levels of 51.0 MMT.

The Canadian Government maintains separate labeling requirements for fresh fruits and vegetable products.

In 2016, milk, cheese, butter and skim milk powder production is expected to stay close to 2015 expected levels due to steady demand and the need to rebuild stocks.

Bard Valley Medjool Date Growers (BVMDGA) were voted a Most Innovative Product with their new Pumpkin Pie Spiced and Dark Chocolate Orange Date Rolls at Canada’s annual Grocery Innovation Show (GIC).

Despite a small increase in planted area, Post forecasts a reduction in MY 2015/16 for fresh potato production as yields return to average levels of 32 MT/ha.