Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada Addresses Concerns Over Government’s Grocery Price Stabilization Measures

by Ashley Peyrard | Oct 12, 2023 | Actualités

Ottawa, ON – The rising cost of groceries continues to be a pressing issue for Canadians, affecting consumers and the growers who constitute the backbone of our food supply. The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) emphasizes that the government’s...

AAFC announces a federal investment of $9.8 million to the Canadian AgriScience Cluster for Horticulture 4

by Ashley Peyrard | Oct 11, 2023 | Actualités

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced a federal investment of $9.8 million to the Canadian AgriScience Cluster for Horticulture 4 in Abbotsford, BC yesterday. Cluster 4, led by the  Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada...

The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) are looking for a dynamic leader to fill the position of Executive Director

by Ashley Peyrard | Sep 28, 2023 | Actualités

Ottawa, ON- The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) is excited to announce an opening for the position of Executive Director. FVGC is looking for an innovative and inspirational leader to guide our mission as we advocate for the growth and sustainability of...

FVGC Applauds Launch of Recognized Employer Pilot

by Ashley Peyrard | Août 9, 2023 | Actualités

OTTAWA – Today, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, launched the Recognized Employer Pilot (REP) under the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program. REP is a three-year initiative that will help...

Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada Express Concern Over Port of Vancouver Labour Strike

by Ashley Peyrard | Juil 12, 2023 | Actualités

OTTAWA – The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) is raising concerns over the Port of Vancouver labour strike.  Recognized as a vital artery for the operations of Canada’s fresh produce industry, the port is instrumental in both the import of key...

Bill C-280 passes the House of Commons Agriculture Committee

by Ashley Peyrard | Juin 22, 2023 | Actualités

June 22, 2023 (Ottawa, ON) – Yesterday, the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC), the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA), and the Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation (DRC) were thrilled to see Bill C-280, the Financial...