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This year’s Canadian Produce Marketing Association Convention and Trade Show brought industry leaders across the fresh produce supply chain to downtown Toronto on April 26-27 to learn, network and collaborate.
As time nears for this year’s CPMA Convention and Trade Show on April 25-27, Canadian Produce Marketing Association President Ron Lemaire discusses innovation, AI, supply chains and the Canadian fresh produce industry.
The Canadian Produce Marketing Association and the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada will host their Fall Harvest advocacy event to discuss critical issues with parliamentarians and other key government officials.
In what advocates call a major win for the fresh produce industry, Canada’s House of Commons has passed Bill C-280, which aims to strengthen the financial security of fresh fruit and vegetable sellers.
The first British Columbia cherries should hit the market by the end of June, says Richard Isaacs, commercial director of Global Fruit, Creston, B.C.
After 11 years of exploring destinations in the U.S., the Big Idaho Potato Truck is making its way through Canada.
One company has a new CEO who will guide it through its future strategy and expansion plans, another is promoting attractively priced easy-peel soft citrus, and a banana distributor is expanding its U.S. reach.
The Leamington, Ontario-based company received “Best in Class” honors and an Award of Distinction for its packaging design at this year’s PAC Global Awards competition.
The Canadian Produce Marketing Association Convention and Trade Show returns to western Canada this year with a focus on sustainability, networking and the strength of the country’s domestic market.
Nature Fresh Farms’ Hiiros tomatoes have been named “Best Snacking Tomatoes” in the Powerhouse Produce category of Good Housekeeping’s 2024 Best Snack Awards.
Chapdelaine, the president of berry operations at Star Produce, has worked in the industry for more than 25 years. He will lead the Canadian Produce Marketing Association board of directors through 2024.
Cherries will be in good volume this year for British Columbia-based Gold Star Fruit Co., with peak volume expected for the third week of July.
Starting in late June and continuing through mid-September, Star Produce will offer British Columbia cherries to retailers across North America and in several overseas markets, company officials say.
According to advocacy groups, the Financial Protection for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Act seeks to provide needed financial protections that would help avoid bankruptcy, such as the recent case of Lakeside Produce.
A pre-proposal that aims to regulate packaging in Canadian grocery stores should have the attention of the entire U.S. produce industry, says Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia in this guest column.
The largest event in the country dedicated to fresh fruits and vegetables, held this year in Vancouver at the end of April, will co-locate with the International Sustainability Summit.
The Terrault family, a leader in greenhouse production in Quebec for more than three decades, has introduced a new brand identity as Cultures Gen V Inc., unifying all its brands under the new Gen V banner.
Canadian industry associations are calling on members of Parliament to support Bill C-280, which would establish a critical financial protection mechanism — a deemed trust for fresh produce sellers in Canada.
David Whitmore, a longtime employee of and former vice president for Peak of the Market, died April 16 at age 60.
The Oppenheimer Group is celebrating its 165-year legacy of delivering exceptional quality fruits and vegetables to customers worldwide.
The Kingsville, Ontario-based company will showcase Savorries Sweet Strawberry Tomatoes at the International Fresh Produce Association’s upcoming Global Produce & Floral Show.
Marco Andrea Corbo, produce veteran and vice president of sales and operations for Toronto’s J.E. Russell Produce Ltd., died June 18.
The newly created role is intended to strengthen the Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s membership offerings and expand into new markets domestically and beyond Canada.
Do you know someone who is advancing the Canadian produce industry, creating change and giving a voice to the underrepresented in fresh produce? The Packer wants to hear from you. Deadline for nominations is March 18.
The Leamington, Ontario, greenhouse industry has experienced “very minimal growth” since the COVID-19 pandemic, and Richard Lee blames some of the falloff to lack of support from all levels of government in Canada.
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The initiative received the Marketing Excellence Award for its messaging ‘takeover’ at Windsor International Airport touting the benefits of Ontario-grown greenhouse produce.
The company said the honor is a celebration not only of Coleman’s leadership, but also of the culture and values that define Equifruit.
George Gilvesy received the Cory Clack-Streef Produce Person of the Year Award, recognizing efforts to improve the produce industry in the province.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has opened a 60-day consultation as part of its work on a new national potato wart response plan.