Agri-food

Successful solutions

• Supported development of the commercially successful Van Dyk’s Wild Blueberry Juice, Nova Agri’s fresh-cut vegetables, and PEI Berry’s wild blueberry puree.
• Conducted research on health-related bioactives in fruits and vegetables (e.g., blueberries, spinach). The research on blueberries has garnered international attention and has benefited blueberry sales.
• Identified genetic basis of apple fruit quality attributes.
• Published and distributed to producers a comprehensive blueberry disease guide.