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Vineland has over two decades of experience working in horticulture in Canada. Let us be your trusted source in the world’s leading horticultural innovation ecosystem and bring the best of that ecosystem to you.

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Validating CredoSense AI Technology for Real-World Crop Decision-Making

As crop production becomes more complex, growers need faster, more reliable ways to identify plant stress and make informed management decisions.

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Driving growth and leading change in Canadian horticulture through science, strategy, and collaboration

From breakthrough research to practical solutions, Vineland turns ideas into impact for growers, businesses, and communities across Canada. Explore our work, access valuable resources, and stay up to date with the latest news and insights.

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ARIO’s Comprehensive Network of Facilities Driving Innovation Forward.

By leveraging Vineland’s diverse suite of horticultural experts, coupled with ARIO’s and Vineland’s infrastructure, you will gain access to cutting-edge research that can be leveraged into new or existing products, services or processes, and provide you with a competitive edge in the sector.

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Cold Snap™ Pear – Winter’s Favourite Fruit™ Success Story Did you know, we now import more pears than we grow? Explore more
Rooting for Success with RootSmart™ Success Story Trees loaded with a crop standing tall one day and toppled over the next, giving in to gusts that blow through their heavy branches. Explore more
Understanding Canada’s Urban Tree Value Chain Success Story Positioning the Greening the Landscape Research Consortium for success through an extensive value chain analysis. Explore more
Spreading happiness with a Canadian pear Success Story The power of collaboration is promising an international future for a Canadian pear variety first bred four decades ago. Explore more
New method for storing Sovereign Coronation grapes cuts costs, increases income for growers Success Story Eating fresh, local Ontario grapes is a treat that could only be enjoyed for a short time every year – until recently. Explore more
Cold Snap™ Pear – Winter’s Favourite Fruit™ Success Story Did you know, we now import more pears than we grow? Explore more
Rooting for Success with RootSmart™ Success Story Trees loaded with a crop standing tall one day and toppled over the next, giving in to gusts that blow through their heavy branches. Explore more
Understanding Canada’s Urban Tree Value Chain Success Story Positioning the Greening the Landscape Research Consortium for success through an extensive value chain analysis. Explore more
Spreading happiness with a Canadian pear Success Story The power of collaboration is promising an international future for a Canadian pear variety first bred four decades ago. Explore more
New method for storing Sovereign Coronation grapes cuts costs, increases income for growers Success Story Eating fresh, local Ontario grapes is a treat that could only be enjoyed for a short time every year – until recently. Explore more
Peri‐urban tree canopy assessments: Leveragingpartnerships and technology for climate resilience Journal Publication Abstract: The urban tree canopy plays a crucial role in climate change mitigation and adaptation, yet peri‐urban environments—transition zones betw… Read More
Rhizobacteria-Induced Systemic Priming Against Fungal Pathogens Involves Hydroxycinnamic Acid Amides Journal Publication Abstract: The rhizosphere, a narrow region of soil surrounding roots, contains diverse microorganisms with a composition that is distinct from the … Read More
Ontario Landscape Tree Planting Guide – 2019 Best Practice Guide This guide is a comprehensive revision of ‘A Reference Guide for Developing Planting Details’ published by the Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trad… Read More
Building the Foundation for a Canadian Food Upcycling Network Report Upcycling is emerging as a transformative concept in the food industry, addressing global challenges such as food waste, supply chain security, and… Read More
Adapting to Change: Climate-Smart Strategies for the Bruce Trail Conservancy Report Climate change is already reshaping Ontario’s forests by altering growing conditions, shifting species ranges, and increasing pressure on ecosystem… Read More
Underutilized by-product streams from the Canadian horticulture value chain Report Approximately one-third of the food produced in the world for human consumption is wasted. Among these, fruits and vegetables have the highest wast… Read More
Sweet potato slip production in Canadian greenhouses Best Practice Guide To meet the increasing demand for sweet potatoes in Canada, Vineland has published best production practices to support the creation of a national … Read More
Complex choices: Pole selection for polarized projective mapping applied to a complex product set Journal Publication Abstract: Journal of Sensory Studies, April 12, 2024, Volume 39, Issue 2. The current study examined whether simple poles (single fruit juices) or … Read More
The state of environmental sustainability in Canadian horticulture Report Nations worldwide have used shared natural resources to provide for our basic needs, in areas such as agriculture, housing, and industrial and tech… Read More
Durability of commercially-available compostable greenhouse clips and twine Sep 22, 2026 News Story The use of compostable alternatives for twine and clips may enable alternative management avenues for vines such as composting, anaerobic digestion… Read post
What’s Growin’ On, 2026: Innovation in action Sep 17, 2026 News Story We were delighted to welcome a great turnout of community members and sector stakeholders to this year’s What’s Growin’ On? event, where we focused… Read post
What’s Happening in the Sensory Lab? The Sensory Characterization of Baked Mini Potatoes              Jul 13, 2026 News Story Mini potatoes are often marketed as having diverse, unique flavours and convenience, including preparation without peeling. This study, conducted i… Read post
Advancing Our Understanding of Thrips parvispinus: Webinar Series Jul 13, 2026 News Story Vineland Research and Innovation Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (O… Read post
Vineland Awarded Greenbelt Foundation Grant to Advance Sustainable Farming Practices  Jul 08, 2026 News Story Vineland Research and Innovation Centre (Vineland) is pleased to announce it has been awarded a grant from the Greenbelt Foundation for an innovati… Read post
Vineland research identifies apple pomace and onion peel powders as promising alternatives to microbial transglutaminase Jun 29, 2026 News Story New research from Vineland Research and Innovation Centre (Vineland) shows that common fruit and vegetable by‑products, materials typically discard… Read post
Vineland completes Ontario Horticulture Research Priority Report 2026–2029  Jun 29, 2026 News Story Vineland Research and Innovation Centre (Vineland) has completed the Ontario Horticulture Research Priority Report 2026–2029 on behalf of the Ontar… Read post
OMAFA’s Research in Action Webinar May 07, 2026 News Story Rose Buitenhuis, Vineland’s Director of Biological Crop Protection, was invited to join the speaker panel for the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, … Read post
Product development approach to introducing a new wine style and grape varietal Apr 29, 2026 News Story We recently published a study (2021-2023) in the Journal of Wine Research that examined consumer acceptance and sensory attributes of Marquette, a … Read post
Turning Waste into Value: The Promise and Challenges of Greenhouse Substrate Reuse in Canada Apr 29, 2026 News Story Exploring sustainable solutions for high-wire vegetable production. Authors: Jason Henry and Alexandra Grygorczyk Read post
Vineland and UFA Advance National Leadership for Food Upcycling in Canada Apr 20, 2026 News Story Food upcycling in Canada has reached a pivotal moment. Innovation is accelerating across individual companies, but unlocking the sector’s full pote… Read post
Connecting Innovation: Introducing Our New Website Feb 25, 2026 News Story We’re proud to unveil our redesigned website — a refreshed, responsive platform that highlights both our innovative spirit and the people and infra… Read post
Tomato-on-the-Vine (TOV) Shared Research Trial Feb 24, 2026 News Story Vineland Research and Innovation Centre’s Tomato-on-the-Vine (TOV) Shared Research Trial offers a unique opportunity for agri-tech companies to val… Read post
Growing Hope for an Endangered Native Tree May 28, 2025 News Story In collaboration with Trees for Life, a national charity that helps plant trees where Canadians live, work and play, and supported by Ontario’s Min… Read post
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