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.
Election 2025: FVGC Welcomes Platform Commitments on Food Security and Sector Sustainability
OTTAWA – At a time when food security is top of mind for Canadians, the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) has reviewed the 2025 federal election platforms to assess how well each party addresses the urgent needs of Canada’s fruit and vegetable sector....
FRUIT AND VEGETABLE GROWERS BRACE FOR TARIFFS, URGE QUICK GOVERNMENT ACTION TO SUPPORT TRADE EXPOSED SECTOR
OTTAWA, ON, April 1, 2025 - Over three days last month, Canada's greenhouse vegetable growers got a preview of what sweeping US tariffs would do to their industry, and they saw that the impact could be devastating. Canada's fruit and vegetable growers have long-known...
FVGC Launches Federal Election Platform: Calls for a Food Lens Approach to Policy and Bold Action on Food Security
OTTAWA – Today, the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) released its 2025 federal election campaign platform: Cultivating Resiliency – Election Priorities of Canada’s Fruit and Vegetable Growers. The platform urges all federal parties to commit to practical,...