Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) Advocates for Sustainable Agriculture and Affordability in Parliament Hill Meetings

by Ashley Peyrard | Fév 16, 2024 | Actualités

Ottawa, ON – Following the spirited celebrations of Canada’s Agriculture Day earlier this week, the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) continued the momentum into a day of impactful advocacy on Parliament Hill on Thursday, February 15th. Engaging in meetings...

Urgent Call to Action: Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada Urges Parliament to Support Growers Amidst Rising Challenges

by Ashley Peyrard | Jan 29, 2024 | Actualités

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 29, 2024 OTTAWA, ON – Today, as Parliament reconvenes, the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) extends a warm welcome to all 337 Members of Parliament and 97 Senators, acknowledging the significant presence of fruit and...

Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada Announces Support for Canada’s Grocery Sector Code of Conduct; Invites Supply Chain Partners to Continue Collaborating for Fairness and Transparency

by Ashley Peyrard | Déc 15, 2023 | Actualités

Ottawa, ON — The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) today proudly announced its support for Canada’s Grocery Sector Code of Conduct, heralding a new era of fairness and transparency in the Canadian food supply chain. This initiative, forged through the...

Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada Expresses Disappointment Over Further Delays on Bill C-234; Calls for Immediate Action to Support Growers

by Ashley Peyrard | Déc 6, 2023 | Actualités

OTTAWA, ON – The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) today is expressing profound disappointment following the Senate’s amendment to Bill C-234, last night, which removed heating and cooling of agricultural buildings, and delays the passage of the bill. This...

Fall Harvest 2023: Canadian fresh produce industry engages with Parliamentarians

by Ashley Peyrard | Nov 24, 2023 | Actualités

OTTAWA, ON – The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) and the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) successfully concluded their annual joint advocacy event, Fall Harvest, which took place in Ottawa from November 20-22. This year’s event centered...

Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada Advocates for Senate Approval of Bill C-234 Amidst Rising Food Costs

by Ashley Peyrard | Nov 22, 2023 | Actualités

OTTAWA, ON – The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) is calling on the Canadian Senate to urgently pass Bill C-234, a pivotal piece of legislation for the agricultural sector and consumers. The final vote is expected today, November 21st, but there are...