Industry Snapshot: Canada’s tomato industry nears $1 billion in value
Toronto – September 21, 2021 – Statistics Canada has released its latest infographics on trends in the Canadian tomato sector, revealing an industry producing nearly $1 billion in value and exporting over 172 million kilograms (kg) of product in 2020.


Toronto – September 20, 2021 – According to Statistics Canada, the Canadian horticultural industry is valued at $7.4 billion and employs nearly 270,000 workers.
Nanaimo, B.C. – September 17, 2021 – UFCW Local 1518 members working at Mid-Island Co-op have unanimously ratified a new union contract that brings wage gains, a signing bonus, and more.
Winnipeg – September 16, 2021 – Workers at the Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba (IRCOM) are the newest members of UFCW Local 832 after recently saying “Yes!” to joining the union.