On August 7th, The Ontario Produce Marketing Association released a survey to its members to gauge the interest level of a Co-op Program for the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture program at the University of Guelph. Here is the back story: The ... Read More
Community News & Events
The 6th Annual Walk to Fight Arthritis was a Huge Success!
On Sunday June 7th the OPMA participated, for the very first time, in the Walk to Fight Arthritis! Over $465,000 was raised across Ontario. This money will go towards local programs and services for people living with arthritis as well as towards ... Read More
OPMA Hires New President to Succeed Ian MacKenzie
With the impending retirement of OPMA President, Ian MacKenzie, at the end of December, the Board established a Selection Committee to find his replacement. The Committee is pleased to announce that Virginia Zimm, president of Faye Clack ... Read More
Food Safety Leadership Award
Hosted by NSF-GFTC, the Safe Food Canada Symposium provided insights on the food industry’s regulatory landscape, global supply chains and business ethics. NSF-GFTC’s Food Safety Recognition Awards are designed to highlight success stories in the ... Read More
The Helping Hands of Mike & Mikes Organics and WaudWare
We have arranged with Mike & Mike's Organics to have an order delivered to Ste. Louise Outreach Centre of Peel every other month courtesy of WaudWare. It will be carrots, onions, potatoes, apples and other “long lasting” produce. Ste. Louise ... Read More
Join the Walk to Fight Arthritis on Sunday, June 7
The Ontario Produce Marketing Association (OPMA) will be supporting the Walk to Fight Arthritis in Toronto at Woodbine Park, and Hamilton at Dundurn National Historic Site on Sunday, June 7. The Ontario Produce Marketing Association has partnered ... Read More
CPMA Convention and Trade Show, Montreal April 15-17, 2015
WaudWare president, F. Charles Waud will again be attending this year's CPMA Convention. Are you planning on attending? If so, would you like to meet with Charles? Send an email to fcwaud@waudware.com. Charles would be happy to arrange a time to ... Read More
CanadaGAP Announces Program Changes
Significant changes to CanadaGAP will take effect April 1 The CanadaGAP Board, in consultation with its Stakeholder Advisory Committee, has determined that a significant change to the CanadaGAP program will take effect in 2015. Starting April 1, ... Read More
Safe Food Canada Symposium, February 26, 2015
NSF-GFTC (NSF and Guelph Food Technology Centre) is holding its sixth consecutive Safe Food Canada symposium on February 26, 2015. This year's line-up promises to build on the high standard of excellence in information sharing and networking. Topics ... Read More