Embracing Change and Innovation: FVGC’s Annual General Meeting Sets a Dynamic Course for the Future

by Ashley Peyrard | Mar 7, 2024 | News

Ottawa, ON – The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) wrapped up their Annual General Meeting today, unveiling a new theme for the year ahead: “A Fresh Approach – Innovate, Advocate, Cultivate.” This theme underscores the organization’s...

Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) Advocates for Sustainable Agriculture and Affordability in Parliament Hill Meetings

by Ashley Peyrard | Feb 16, 2024 | News

Ottawa, ON – Following the spirited celebrations of Canada’s Agriculture Day earlier this week, the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) continued the momentum into a day of impactful advocacy on Parliament Hill on Thursday, February 15th. Engaging in meetings...

Urgent Call to Action: Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada Urges Parliament to Support Growers Amidst Rising Challenges

by Ashley Peyrard | Jan 29, 2024 | News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 29, 2024 OTTAWA, ON – Today, as Parliament reconvenes, the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) extends a warm welcome to all 337 Members of Parliament and 97 Senators, acknowledging the significant presence of fruit and...

Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada Announces Support for Canada’s Grocery Sector Code of Conduct; Invites Supply Chain Partners to Continue Collaborating for Fairness and Transparency

by Ashley Peyrard | Dec 15, 2023 | News

Ottawa, ON — The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) today proudly announced its support for Canada’s Grocery Sector Code of Conduct, heralding a new era of fairness and transparency in the Canadian food supply chain. This initiative, forged through the...

Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada Expresses Disappointment Over Further Delays on Bill C-234; Calls for Immediate Action to Support Growers

by Ashley Peyrard | Dec 6, 2023 | News

OTTAWA, ON – The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) today is expressing profound disappointment following the Senate’s amendment to Bill C-234, last night, which removed heating and cooling of agricultural buildings, and delays the passage of the bill. This...

Fall Harvest 2023: Canadian fresh produce industry engages with Parliamentarians

by Ashley Peyrard | Nov 24, 2023 | News

OTTAWA, ON – The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) and the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) successfully concluded their annual joint advocacy event, Fall Harvest, which took place in Ottawa from November 20-22. This year’s event centered...