The Ontario Produce Marketing Association (OPMA) says, "The generous contributions of our sponsors allow us to improve the services we provide to our members and help us to fulfill our marketing initiatives. These marketing and promotion initiatives ... Read More
Community News & Events
Ontario Produce Marketing Association (OPMA) Introduces New Board of Directors
OPMA Expands Board of Directors. "This year's AGM was a huge success and saw a record number of people in attendance. We would like to thank all of our members who took time out of their busy schedules to attend. There were also a record number of ... Read More
Meet the Buyer at February’s OFVGA Convention
2018 OFVC Convention The Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention is an annual gathering of horticultural crop producers involved in the production of fruits and vegetables. Now entering its 16th year, OFVC is attended by a cross section of the ... Read More
Save the Date! Fall Harvest Meetings on the Hill
From the Canadian Produce Marketing Association: Join the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA), the Canadian Horticultural Council (CHC), and other growers and industry representatives in Ottawa as we lobby government in support of long-term ... Read More
CPMA Update on NAFTA
The first round of NAFTA negotiations will take place from August 16th to 20th in Washington D.C. As Canada, the U.S. and Mexico move toward the renegotiation and modernization of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), CPMA is actively ... Read More
Free Bananas Receive Split Response
Amazon’s Latest Market Disruption Includes 1.7 million Free Bananas! The retail giant has upended the produce market in downtown Seattle after setting up fruit stands around its headquarters and handing out free bananas at its Community Banana ... Read More
Ontario Farmers are now Eligible for a 25% Non-Refundable Tax Credit!
Published and Promoted by The Ontario Produce Marketing Association on August 9, 2016. Please help spread the word: Ontario Food Banks are always in need of food products, especially perishable items such as fresh produce. In support of our ... Read More
More Helping Hands for Ste. Louise Outreach Centre
Fresh Produce Helping Friends It's been more than a year since we started a helping hands program with Mike & Mike’s Organics to have a "long lasting" produce order delivered to Ste. Louise Outreach Centre of Peel. We are thrilled to see the ... Read More
CPMA and CHC Applaud Liberal Commitment to Restoring PACA Access for Fruit and Vegetable Growers and Sellers
The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) and the Canadian Horticultural Council (CHC) applaud the commitment from the Liberal Party of Canada and Liberal Agriculture Critic Mark Eyking yesterday to establishing a comparable Canadian ... Read More