Commodities
The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) represents five different commodity groups. These Commodities are Apples and Tender Fruit, Berries, Field Vegetables, Potatoes and Greenhouse Vegetables. Each commodity group is represented by a Working Group made up of FVGC volunteers. To contact the working groups, visit our Governance Page. Our Governance Page
The Canadian Potato Council
The Canadian Potato Council, part of the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada, represents 11 provincial potato grower organizations committed to fostering the growth and prosperity of the Canadian potato industry.
Greenhouse Vegetable Working Group
The Greenhouse Vegetable Working Group represents FVGC’s greenhouse vegetable members from across Canada, and is dedicated to working with various stakeholders and government partners.
Latest News
Dive into our News section to keep up-to-date with the latest in the fresh produce sector. Here, you’ll find press releases and important updates on our advocacy efforts, keeping you informed on issues that matter to our industry.
FVGC Welcomes Food Lens Commitments in Spring Economic Update
OTTAWA, ON – The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) welcomes targeted measures in the federal government’s Spring Economic Update 2026 that recognize the importance of applying a food lens to federal regulatory decision-making. The Spring Economic Update...
Joint Letter Re: On-Farm Plastics Reporting Requirements in Phase II of the Federal Plastics Registry
April 28, 2026 The Honourable Julie Dabrusin, P.C., M.P. Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature House of Commons Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6 Sent via email: Re: On-Farm Plastics Reporting Requirements in Phase II of the Federal...
FVGC welcomes the Government of Canada’s decision to set the interest-free limit of the Advance Payments Program at $250,000 for the 2026 program year
FVGC welcomes the Government of Canada’s decision to set the interest-free limit of the Advance Payments Program at $250,000 for the 2026 program year for all non-canola advances. This is a positive step that will provide fruit and vegetable growers with greater...