by Ashley Peyrard | Jul 19, 2024 | News
OTTAWA – The Office of the Grocery Sector Code of Conduct (OGSCC), made up of ten organizations including the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC), has gained the support of all grocers and key suppliers for the Grocery Code of Conduct. This significant...
by Ashley Peyrard | Jun 24, 2024 | News
OTTAWA – The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) commend the House of Commons AGRI Committee for their insightful report, ‘Improving the Resilience of Canada’s Horticultural Sector.’ This report offers comprehensive recommendations that deeply...
by Ashley Peyrard | Jun 21, 2024 | News
OTTAWA – The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) is pleased to share the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s (APHIS) updated Federal Order regarding the Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV). This decision, which removes the restrictions...
by Ashley Peyrard | Jun 5, 2024 | News
OTTAWA – Yesterday, the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) and the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) held their spring annual joint advocacy event, Farm to Plate 2024, in Ottawa. The event brought together produce industry leaders who met with...
by Ashley Peyrard | May 28, 2024 | News
OTTAWA – The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) have welcomed the House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food’s (AGRI) recent report, which provides key recommendations aimed at stabilizing rising food prices. FVGC appreciates the...
by Ashley Peyrard | May 27, 2024 | News
Ottawa, ON – The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) welcomes the balanced findings of the Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology’s recent report on temporary and migrant labour solutions. The report identified six recommendations to...