Produce industry advocates for critical issues impacting its sector in Ottawa

by Ashley Peyrard | Juin 5, 2024 | Actualités

OTTAWA – Yesterday, the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) and the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) held their spring annual joint advocacy event, Farm to Plate 2024, in Ottawa. The event brought together produce industry leaders who met with...

Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada Applaud AGRI Committee’s Recommendations on Food Price Stabilization

by Ashley Peyrard | Mai 28, 2024 | Actualités

OTTAWA – The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) have welcomed the House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food’s (AGRI) recent report, which provides key recommendations aimed at stabilizing rising food prices. FVGC appreciates the...

Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada Welcome Senate Report Findings on Temporary Foreign Workers

by Ashley Peyrard | Mai 27, 2024 | Actualités

Ottawa, ON – The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) welcomes the balanced findings of the Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology’s recent report on temporary and migrant labour solutions. The report identified six recommendations to...

Federal Budget 2024 Misses Key Opportunities, says Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada

by Ashley Peyrard | Avr 19, 2024 | Actualités

OTTAWA – Budget 2024 unfortunately overlooks several significant measures that could have greatly supported the fruit and vegetable sector, such as a carbon tax exemption, financial protection against market volatilities, and the establishment of a Grocery Code of...

FVGC Releases Two Powerful Videos Highlighting the Impact of the Carbon Tax Increase on Canadian Greenhouse Growers

by Ashley Peyrard | Mar 28, 2024 | Actualités

Ottawa, ON – The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) is proud to announce the release of two compelling videos, one today and one in the coming days, that bring to light the critical challenges faced by Canadian greenhouse growers in light of the upcoming...

Embracing Change and Innovation: FVGC’s Annual General Meeting Sets a Dynamic Course for the Future

by Ashley Peyrard | Mar 7, 2024 | Actualités

Ottawa, ON – The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) wrapped up their Annual General Meeting today, unveiling a new theme for the year ahead: “A Fresh Approach – Innovate, Advocate, Cultivate.” This theme underscores the organization’s...