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.
New market access for Alberta seed potatoes to Thailand
The Government of Canada has secured market access for Alberta seed potatoes to Thailand. The agreement was achieved after a positive risk assessment was conducted by officials from Thailand’s national plant protection organization in 2015. The incoming mission of...
Winners of Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Apple Competition
On November 3, 2016, the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair announced the winners of this year’s apple competition. Congratulations to all the growers listed below: Winners: Commercial apples category Red delicious: Dave Machial, Oliver, BC McIntosh: Stephanie Levasseur,...
Canadian produce industry urges parliamentarians to consider important labour and health issues
On November 22 and 23, industry leaders representing the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) and the Canadian Horticultural Council (CHC) met with nearly 60 Parliamentarians and civil servants in Ottawa to discuss key issues currently affecting the Canadian...
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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