Improving Your Business

Take a Look at PICS: Government Funding Available for Small Agri-food Businesses

The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $5 million, through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), to help the important small businesses in the agriculture and food industry enhance their food safety systems and stimulate growth. There’s Never Been a Better Time to Explore PICS Through the Food Safety and Growth … Read more

Fresh Produce Industry News for July 2024

CPMA Welcomes House of Commons Recommendations. Last month, the House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food presented to the House of Commons a report entitled “Improving the Resilience of Canada’s Horticultural Sector.” In preparing this report, the Committee heard from 29 witnesses including CPMA and other stakeholders across the food production and processing … Read more

Insider News for the Fresh Produce Industry

PICS Feature Spotlight: Limiting Items and Alternate Units Did You Know? You can control which items and alternate units appear on a customer’s price list, as well as on the Custom Product Order Form page of WebPICS Shopping Basket (SB). You can also disallow users from entering sales order lines for these items and/or alternate … Read more

The OPMA Hires New President

“The Board is pleased to announce that Rebecca Harris has been selected as the new president of the OPMA. With over 15 years of association management experience, Rebecca brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the role. Her background includes serving as the Executive Director at the Association of Fundraising Professionals – Greater Toronto … Read more

Garden Fresh News from WaudWare and the CPMA…

Register for CARM Webinars The CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) digital initiative is changing how CBSA assesses and collects duties and taxes on commercial goods imported into Canada. Before May 2024, importers and other trade chain partners need to register and adapt their systems and business practices. To prevent potential delays in your commercial … Read more

Fabulously Fresh Produce Industry News for November

PICS Help: How to Export Accounts Payable Payments… This month we’re featuring How to Export A/P Payments in PICS, which may be especially helpful if you’re trying to cut costs. When you export A/P payments, you won’t need to print and mail cheques. No more buying and stuffing envelopes. No more postage. No more trips … Read more

Fresh Produce News You Can Use

The CPMA and the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) are preparing for their annual Fall Harvest advocacy event on Parliament Hill! [Source: CPMA Member Bulletin September 19, 2023] “From November 20–22, 2023, CPMA and FVGC will hold their annual Fall Harvest advocacy event in Ottawa. Fall Harvest 2023 will provide our members with … Read more

Grants For Farmers Transitioning to Organic Agriculture

The California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) Foundation, in partnership with GrubMarket (WaudWare’s parent company) supports farmers making the transition to organic agriculture practices because organic production is a proven solution to climate change, economic insecurity, and health inequities. GrubMarket’s donation to the CCOF Organic Transition Program will support an additional 10 grantees. The CCOF is … Read more

Fresh Fall News in the Produce Industry

CARM Release 2 Implementation Update The CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) is a multi-phase project to modernize the collection of duties and taxes for commercial goods imported into Canada. Recognizing the investment and impact that CARM represents for industry and for the Government of Canada, the CBSA is taking a phased approach with it … Read more

Register for The OPMA’s Lobby Day 2023

Date: Wednesday, November 15, 2023 Location: Queen’s Park, Toronto RSVP: emilia@theopma.ca During The Ontario Produce Marketing Association’s first ever Lobby Day, you will have the chance to meet with key decision-makers, including elected representatives, policymakers, and government staff. Lobby Day aims to facilitate open and constructive dialogue, giving you a platform to express your perspectives … Read more

Save the Dates: Upcoming OPMA Events!

The OPMA Golf Tournament Lionhead Golf and Country Club, Brampton September 20, 2023 The OPMA’s Inaugural Lobby Day Queen’s Park, Toronto November 15, 2023 Goals of Lobby Day include: Introduction of and education for policymakers regarding Ontario’s produce sector Establish and deepen relationships with officials Advocate for policy changes that benefit our membership Raise our … Read more

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