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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OPMA Awards – Nominations Are Now Open!
Each year, The Ontario Produce Marketing Association (OPMA) honours individuals and organizations in five award categories for their outstanding accomplishments and contributions to our great industry. These prestigious awards are presented at the ... 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
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 ... Read More
2023 Sponsor and Supporter of The OPMA!
We're supporting The Ontario Produce Marketing Association again this year as a Silver Sponsor for The OPMA's Golf and Gala Events. Why Become a Sponsor of The OPMA? The OPMA provides a range of sponsorship packages designed to fit your ... 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
Fresh News for the North American Fresh Produce Industry
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 ... 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