Protecting computers and networks against cyber threats is an increasingly important element of any company’s business plan. Produce Talks from CPMA This month's CPMA podcast features two speakers from the Produce Supply Organization (PSO), a ... Read More
Improving Your Business
Fresh Produce Industry Updates: October 2022
Update on Fall Harvest 2022 Ensure the voice of the Canadian produce sector is heard in Ottawa! From November 14-16, 2022, CPMA and FVGC will hold the annual Fall Harvest advocacy event in Ottawa. Fall Harvest 2022 will provide attendees ... Read More
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 ... Read More
Ransomware Attacks on Agriculture Cooperatives
From OPMA Fresh Expressions May 2022 Edition: The Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada shared an FBI notification informing Food and Agriculture sector partners that ransomware actors may be more likely to attack agricultural cooperatives during critical ... Read More
How Can PICS Software Improve My Fresh Produce Business?
Produce Inventory Control System (PICS) software helps fresh produce businesses deal with the complexities people simply don’t have time for any more. For example, keeping track of where every lot of produce came from and where it goes (aka track ... 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. ... Read More
OPMA Technology Solutions for Produce Traceability Webinar
The Ontario Produce Marketing Association (OPMA) hosted Technology Solutions for Produce Traceability on August 12, 2021. WaudWare president, F. Charles Waud was one of four presenters and discussed how PICS is a reliable all-round solution for ... Read More
Canada Business App – New Features
New features in the Canada Business App make it even easier to find government programs and services! Easy navigation to government programs and services Recommendations tailored to your business Personalized notifications straight to your ... Read More
The Challenges of Selling Fresh Produce
We’ve uncovered an opportunity to enhance the way fresh produce businesses sell their products - given the dynamic environment in which they work. How can you show your customers exactly what you have in stock – at their price? We’ve also discovered ... Read More