The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) represents growers across the country involved in the production of over 120 different types of crops on over 14,237 farms, with a farm gate value of $5.9 billion in 2021. FVGC is an Ottawa-based voluntary, not-for-profit, national association, and, since 1922, has advocated on important issues that impact Canada’s fresh produce sector, promoting healthy, safe, and sustainable food, ensuring the continued success and growth of the industry.

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Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada Celebrates Successful Centennial Annual General Meeting

March 20, 2023

VANCOUVER, BC – The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) successfully concluded its Centennial Annual General Meeting (AGM) on March 16, 2023, at the Westin Bayshore Vancouver. The event brought together members, partners, and stakeholders in-person to discuss critical issues that impact the fruit and vegetable industry in Canada. FVGC members were able to…

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Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada officially launch CGEN at the February 14th Canadian Greenhouse Excellence Network Summit

February 14, 2023

Ottawa, Canada – The inaugural Canadian Greenhouse Excellence Network Summit has come to a successful conclusion after a full day of thought-provoking discussions and workshops. The Summit, an initiative of the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC), brought together experts and stakeholders from various fields, including greenhouse vegetable growers, allied industry and solution providers,…

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"BC Blueberry growers are extremely thankful for the hard work and support of [the FVGC] and everyone that was involved in this push for the BC Blueberry industry.

The government was very receptive to moving the start and end dates for the emergency registration and we were able to cover the majority of our season."

Jason Smith, Chair, BC Blueberry Council

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