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.
Update on Brexit from the Market Access Secretariat (AAFC)
On March 29, 2017, the United Kingdom (UK) invoked Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union (EU), initiating a 2-year period to negotiate terms of its exit from the EU. As a part of this process, the UK Parliament has passed legislation stating that it would leave...
AAFC seeking stakeholder feedback on proposed revisions to voluntary Product of Canada guidelines
In the 2018 Report of Canada’s Economic Strategy Tables, the Agri-Food Table recommended a review of the guidelines for “Product of Canada” and “Made in Canada” labels “to respond to consumers increasingly looking to purchase Canadian products and enable greater...
Meet the International Workers: Tony Rice
Tony has been coming back to Wilmot Orchards every year for 30 years. According to him, “it’s like a family reunion every time we come back.” As one of 14 siblings, Tony knows what he’s talking about! Other than the financial benefits of working on the farm and being...
Fresh Thinking Magazine
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The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) publishes a free semi-annual bilingual print magazine featuring high-level industry perspectives and useful tips for growers.
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