2022 Canadian Marketplace Report CPMA has released their third edition (2022) of the Canadian Marketplace Report, the only market study that features the most recent data specific to the Canadian fresh produce industry from farm gate to the consumer. This annual market study provides in-depth and comprehensive insights into consumer trends, economic indicators including the … Read more
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 not-for-profit organization established to help the fresh produce industry with its technology needs. Cybersecurity Planning to Protect Computer Networks Johnny … Read more
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 with all the familiar elements of our in-person events, including issue overviews, team gatherings, meetings … Read more
We’ve harvested a couple of our favourite reads for Fall 2022. Enjoy the bounty of great information for your fresh produce business! PTI Launches NEW! Traceability Technology Working Group There’s a new Traceability Technology Working Group in town, and WaudWare president, F. Charles Waud is a member! The Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI) working group will … Read more
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 have a better understanding of the extent to which the industry is already supporting these … Read more
On May 10, 2022, the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) and the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) will hold the annual Farm to Plate advocacy event in Ottawa. This will be the first opportunity for members of the fresh produce industry to meet in-person with Parliamentarians and officials since the onset of the … Read more
Save the date: Virtual Farm to Plate Event Mark your calendars! The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) and Canadian Horticultural Council (CHC) are planning the next virtual advocacy event for May 31 and June 1, 2021. Farm to Plate 2021 will bring together industry participants from across the country to engage with Parliamentarians and officials … Read more
WaudWare Proud Sponsor CPMA Fresh Week We’re proud to be a Supporter of this year’s Fresh Week virtual event on from April 12-16. The CPMA Convention and Trade Show continues is the only national event that showcases and connects produce companies building their business in the Canadian marketplace. Fresh Week 2021 is an online suite … Read more
Produce Industry Update, by F. Charles Waud… “The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) recently released their Canadian Market Report for 2020. It’s loaded with information on the economics of the produce sector in Canada and also includes a section dedicated to consumer sentiment related to COVID-19. Be informed! Log in to your CPMA member account … Read more
Produce Industry Update, by F. Charles Waud… COVID-19 has brought tremendous levels of change and uncertainty to supply chains around the world. The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) has released two new resources to help members navigate the transition to a post-COVID world, The Canadian Fresh Produce Industry Recovery report and COVID-19 Recovery Resources are … Read more
Upcoming October Food Safety, Regulatory and Quality Assurance Workshop from CPMA and NSF Canada… The next CPMA food safety workshop is coming up on October 20, 21 and 22. The topics covered in the workshop include food safety principles, an overview of the current regulatory landscape, the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations and an introduction … Read more
Produce Industry Update, by F. Charles Waud… “Following the success of the initial offering of the CPMA/NSF Canada online Food Safety, Regulatory and Quality Assurance workshops, new workshop dates have been announced. The workshops are specifically targeted toward small, and medium-sized local growers, packers and shippers, however all produce supply chain personnel are welcome and … Read more
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