Vidalia onions are an important crop in Georgia and a carefully managed brand despite variance in product quality. To address this perceived problem, an entrepreneur developed a new way of testing the sweetness of Vidalia onions and certifying them for consumer identification. However, his company, Vidalia Labs, has altered the dynamics of the industry and is not supported by all farmers.

This supplement to United Grain Growers Limited (A), (product 9B00N020) outlines the outcome of the hostile bid by two companies to purchase all the shares of United Grain Growers Limited. United Grain Growers' poison pill was challenged and upheld in court. Subsequently, one of the world's leading international agri-business companies made a large equity investment in Grain Growers preventing the hostile bid. Scotia Capital Markets is asked .....more

Chai-Na-Ta is the world's largest producer, processor and distributor of ginseng. The company is in the process of considering a major expansion strategy. Chai-Na-Ta provides a pension fund manager with information about the business and about the future plans in hopes of attracting investment from the pension plan to the company. The case examines revenue recognition, inventory valuation, deferred expenses, and the relationship between accounting .....more

Two partners in Hempline Inc. have taken advantage of legislation under which Health Canada was able to grant permits that allowed for the cultivation of hemp, an illegal crop, on an experimental and non-commercial basis. As the next growing season approached and no changes in legislation had occurred, the partners had to decide what action to take with respect to the future of Hempline. Despite increased political acceptance, the future of hemp in .....more