ARCTIC APPLE DEVELOPED IN B.C. APPROVED FOR SALE IN CANADA … WILDLIFE INVESTIGATING POSSIBLE CARIBOU HUNT … GLOBAL PAPER AND PAPERBOARD GROWTH FORECAST … INFORMATION SESSIONS PLANNED ON NEW PROGRAM …OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST...

ARCTIC APPLE DEVELOPED IN B.C. APPROVED FOR SALE IN CANADA
Source: CBC.ca
A genetically modified non-browning Arctic apple, developed in B.C., has been approved for sale in Canada, just weeks after it received similar approval in the U.S.
The success of the fruit, developed by Okanagan Specialty Fruits (OSF), has led to a multi-million dollar sales deal with Intrexon Corporation, an American company involved in synthetic biology. (read more)

WILDLIFE INVESTIGATING POSSIBLE CARIBOU HUNT
Source: The Labradorian
A spokesman for the Department of Justice has informed The Labradorian that an investigation has been launched into an alleged illegal caribou hunt carried out recently in Labrador West. “I can confirm that officers with the Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Division were notified by a tip from the general public of an alleged incident of illegal caribou hunting in the Labrador West region,” the spokesman wrote in an emailed statement. “An investigation is currently underway but no charges have been laid at this point.” (read more)

GLOBAL PAPER AND PAPERBOARD GROWTH FORECAST
Source: Pulp & Paper Canada
World demand for paper and paperboard is forecast to grow to 482 million tons in 2030, but North America will experience shrinking demand, according to Pöyry Management Consulting. This equals an overall increase of 1.1percent per year, with variations by grade. These are the conclusions of a global paper market study “World Paper Markets up to 2030” conducted by Pöyry. The management group also predicts a strong need for structural changes in the paper industry. “Especially in Western Europe we find an urgent need for further capacity reductions. After the markets in the emerging Asian regions have become more mature, the industry needs to take a more disciplined approach as to capacity expansions,” says Timo Suhonen from Pöyry Management Consulting. (read more)

INFORMATION SESSIONS PLANNED ON NEW PROGRAM
Source: Island Farmer
AgriInterCulture will be holding information sessions for farmers interested in taking part in its program during the last week of March. The program has been created by the Coopérative d'intégration francophone de l’Î.-P.-É. (CIF) to help P.E.I. farmers fill their need for skilled labor. AgriInterCulture encourages young Francophones, aged 18 to 35, with a diploma, experience, and general skills in agriculture to enjoy an unforgettable experience in the province while working as qualified labor on Island farms. (read more)