Community News & Events

Are You Supporting School Food Programs?

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) is aware of the generosity of its members in supporting school food programs in their regions. As the Government of Canada begins to study a nationally funded school food scheme, CPMA would like to have a better understanding of the extent to which the industry is already supporting these … Read more

WaudWare – Proud OPMA Sponsor and Supporter for 2022 Events

We’re pleased to announce that once again WaudWare is a Silver Sponsor of The Ontario Produce Marketing Association (OPMA) Golf & Gala Events. What does The OPMA do for the fresh produce industry? Inform – Act as a comprehensive source of information for all produce sold in Ontario. Connect – Create opportunities for building collaborations within the … Read more

OPMA’s Industry Connect & AGM Summer 2022

Join OPMA’s Industry Connect & AGM Summer 2022 on June 15th themed “Connecting Again”. There are plans for a day filled with exciting and value-added business and networking events, commencing at The Hilton Garden Inn at Niagara-on-the-Lake and culminating in a summer evening in the vineyard at the beautiful Cave Spring winery. To purchase tickets and … Read more

Fresh Produce and Politics: CPMA FVGC Farm to Plate 2022

On May 10, 2022, the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) and the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) will hold the annual Farm to Plate advocacy event in Ottawa. This will be the first opportunity for members of the fresh produce industry to meet in-person with Parliamentarians and officials since the onset of the … Read more

Congratulations to Sarnia Produce

Please join us in congratulating Sarnia Produce on their new Marketplace store in Point Edward, Ontario. Freshness is a Sarnia Produce Tradition… Experienced produce buyers search market points to source the freshest, crispiest fruit and vegetables at the most reasonable prices. Their ideal location allows them to utilize both the Toronto (Ontario Food Terminal) and … Read more

Fresh News You Can Sink Your Teeth Into!

We’re always happy when businesses in the fresh produce industry join The Ontario Produce Marketing Association. December’s new members included: Costco Wholesale Canada, ForageGirl Fiddleheads, and FreshWagon Market Inc. FreshWagon Market Inc. is celebrating by offering OPMA members $10 off any Fresh Box or Fresh Festive Gift box with Promo Code: OPMA10. Sweet! What a … Read more

OPMA Celebrates Excellence in the Ontario Produce Industry

The Ontario Produce Marketing Association (OPMA) recognized excellence in the Ontario produce industry at its Virtual Awards Ceremony on December 2, 2021. The OPMA presented four premier Ontario produce industry awards and for the first time, recognized Produce Heroes at the awards ceremony. The Cory Clack-Streef Produce Person of the Year Award highlights individuals who … Read more

Events For Your Fresh Produce Business!

Save the date: Virtual Farm to Plate Event Mark your calendars! The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) and Canadian Horticultural Council (CHC) are planning the next virtual advocacy event for May 31 and June 1, 2021. Farm to Plate 2021 will bring together industry participants from across the country to engage with Parliamentarians and officials … Read more

Fresh News from CPMA’s Fresh Week!

WaudWare Proud Sponsor CPMA Fresh Week We’re proud to be a Supporter of this year’s Fresh Week virtual event on from April 12-16. The CPMA Convention and Trade Show continues is the only national event that showcases and connects produce companies building their business in the Canadian marketplace. Fresh Week 2021 is an online suite … Read more

Proud Sponsor of the 2020 CPMA Annual Convention and Trade Show

Even though the 2020 CPMA Convention & Trade Show has been cancelled, we are proud to be a supporter and Friend of CPMA.  The 2020 CPMA Convention & Trade Show was to be held from Tuesday, May 12 to Thursday, May 14 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (South Building). Learn more about WaudWare and … Read more

Thank You Fresh Produce Industry!

Amidst all the negative news surrounding COVID-19 came this email message on March 18th from CPMA President, Ron Lemaire, thanking members of our industry for their continued efforts in ensuring fresh produce availability. Bravo! “On behalf of CPMA, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you, our members, for your significant efforts in ensuring … Read more

Helping Hands: Fresh Produce Program for Food Banks

We are pleased to announce that in December, WaudWare launched a new Helping Hands initiative in partnership with Ralph Pitt Produce in Walkerton. Every other month, we’ll be delivering fruits and vegetables to the Owen Sound Salvation Army, who have a large walk-in cooler and a distribution system with other regional Food Banks. Would you … Read more

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