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.
CHC to present to The House of Commons’ Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food
In the face of COVID-19, the Canadian Horticulture Council (CHC) will be presenting to the House of Commons’ Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food to address the challenges facing the horticultural sector.
New Industry SFCR Guidance Documents
On January 15, 2019, the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) came into force along with the Safe Food for Canadians Act. While some requirements were to be met immediately, others, such as preventive controls plans (PCP) and traceability requirements for fresh...
2020 AGM Recap
The Canadian Horticultural Council (CHC) held its 2020 Annual General Meeting from March 10 to 12 at the Westin Ottawa. Our 2020 AGM theme was Healthy Plants, Healthy People. More than 150 delegates and observers came together in Ottawa to discuss policy issues and to hear presentations from government and industry representatives.