by Ashley Peyrard | Oct 3, 2024 | Actualités
OTTAWA – The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) and the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) will hold their fall joint advocacy event, Fall Harvest 2024, November 18-20, on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa. Fall Harvest is an annual event that provides...
by Ashley Peyrard | Sep 26, 2024 | Actualités
OTTAWA – The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) today appeared before the Senate Standing Committee on Banking, Commerce and the Economy, to advocate for the quick passage of Bill C-280, the Financial Protection for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Growers Act....
by Ashley Peyrard | Sep 16, 2024 | Actualités
OTTAWA, ON – As Parliament resumes its important work after the summer recess, the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) is urging policymakers to prioritize food security and the sustainability of Canada’s agricultural sector. The return of Parliament marks a...
by Ashley Peyrard | Sep 10, 2024 | Actualités
OTTAWA – Marcus Janzen, President of the Board of Directors of the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) today announced the appointment of Massimo Bergamini as the new Executive Director of the organization. “Massimo will bring a keen understanding of...
by Ashley Peyrard | Août 15, 2024 | Actualités
OTTAWA –The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) and the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) are responding to the recent report by the UN Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery by reaffirming their commitment to the fair and respectful...
by Ashley Peyrard | Août 6, 2024 | Actualités
OTTAWA – The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) has submitted its pre-budget recommendations to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance in advance of the 2025 Federal Budget. As the voice of Canadian fruit and vegetable growers, FVGC’s...