OTTAWA – Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) is welcoming the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) announcement that Canada and Mexico have reached an agreement that will allow shipments of Canadian potatoes for consumption or processing to Mexico.
The announcement marks an important step forward for Canada’s potato sector and reflects the value of sustained collaboration between government and industry to improve market access for Canadian-grown products.
“This is a positive development for Canada’s potato sector and a welcome step forward for growers,” said Bill Zylmans, Chair of FVGC’s Canadian Potato Council. “CFIA and industry have put significant time and effort into building the relationship and supporting the work needed to make this happen. We are pleased to see that effort lead to a result.”
The new agreement is encouraging news for growers and a sign of progress in strengthening trade opportunities for Canadian potatoes.
“This is good news, and it shows what can be achieved when industry and government work together over time,” said Krista Shaw of the PEI Potato Board, a member of FVGC’s Canadian Potato Council.
FVGC will continue working with its members and government partners to support expanded market opportunities for Canada’s fruit and vegetable sector.
For further information, please contact:
Ashley Peyrard
Manager, Public Affairs
Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada
cell: 613-226-4880 Ext. 209
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 14,000 farms, with a farm gate value of 8 billion. 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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