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 presents on Bee Health to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture
On May 30, 2016, CHC Executive Vice-President Anne Fowlie presented to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food on the issue of Bee Health Monitoring in Canada. The Committee is currently studying the issue of bee health, and Ms. Fowlie’s...
Proposed Re-evaluation Decision PRVD2016-02-Methomyl (Lannate)
As part of its regular proceedings the CHC Crop Protection Advisory Committee (CPAC) represents Canadian horticultural growers on submissions to the PMRA relative to re-evaluation decisions. A response to the proposed decision on Methomyl was submitted on April 13th,...
CHC and CPMA Applaud Liberal Commitment to Restoring PACA Access for Fruit and Vegetable Growers and Sellers
The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) and the Canadian Horticultural Council (CHC) applaud the commitment from the Liberal Party of Canada and Liberal Agriculture Critic Mark Eyking yesterday to establishing a comparable Canadian mechanism to the...