Bill C-280 Has Passed Third Reading Great news! On Tuesday, December 10th, Bill C-280, Financial Protection for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Farmers Act was passed at Third Reading in the Senate and is now waiting Royal Assent to become law. As you ... Read More
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Fall Harvest – Produce and Politics
CPMA and the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) will host [the] annual Fall Harvest advocacy event on November 18-20, 2024, on Parliament Hill. Registration is free and open to all members of CPMA and FVGC. Why attend Fall Harvest ... 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 ... Read More
Fresh News You Can Sink Your Teeth Into – June 2024.
Proud sponsor of The OPMA – again! This year we are once again supporting The Ontario Produce Marketing Association as a Silver Sponsor for their Golf and Gala Events. Sponsoring the OPMA provides an opportunity to promote your brand at Golf Day, ... Read More
OPMA News and Events and CPMA News for May 2024.
Support the passage of Bill C-280 in the Senate Bill C-280, the Financial Protection for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Farmers Act, is currently under consideration in the Canadian Senate. The Bill has now been referred for consideration at the Senate ... Read More
Fresh Produce Industry News for Spring 2024
Here We Grow Again! WaudWare’s parent company, GrubMarket recently announced that it has completed the acquisition of Salisbury, North Carolina-based Performance Produce, a well-respected and vertically integrated fresh produce business. Continue ... 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 ... Read More
Reminder: Register for Farm to Plate 2023
The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) and the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) are preparing for the annual advocacy efforts on Parliament Hill. The challenges of the past three years have demonstrated more than ever the ... Read More
Fresh Produce Industry News – January 2023
CPMA Young Professional Award Nominations Are Now Open Do you know a young professional whose work deserves to be recognized? The call for nominations for the Young Professional Award is now open. Nominees for this award must meet the following ... Read More