Produce industry urges Government to support its sustainability efforts

by Ashley Peyrard | Mai 31, 2023 | Actualités

Ottawa, ON – On May 30, fresh produce industry representatives from the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) and the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) met with Parliamentarians and government officials at Farm to Plate 2023 held in Ottawa....

Bill C-280 Passed at Second Reading, a Major Win for the Produce Industry

by Ashley Peyrard | Mai 18, 2023 | Actualités

(Ottawa, ON) – The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC), the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) and the Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation (DRC) are thrilled to announce that Bill C-280, the Financial Protection for Fresh Fruit...

Produce Industry Strongly Supports Bill C-280, the Financial Protection for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Farmers Act

by Ashley Peyrard | Avr 19, 2023 | Actualités

OTTAWA – Today in the House of Commons, MP Scot Davidson’s Private Member’s Bill, C-280 the Financial Protection for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Farmers Act, was tabled for second reading debate.   The Canadian Produce Marketing Association...

Federal Budget 2023 includes positive measures for Canadian fruit and vegetable growers, says FVGC

by Ashley Peyrard | Mar 30, 2023 | Actualités

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 30, 2023 OTTAWA – The Federal Government’s annual budget for 2023 has been unveiled and while the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) believe that there’s still room for improvement when it comes to prioritizing...

Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada Celebrates Successful Centennial Annual General Meeting

by Ashley Peyrard | Mar 20, 2023 | Actualités

VANCOUVER, BC – The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) successfully concluded its Centennial Annual General Meeting (AGM) on March 16, 2023, at the Westin Bayshore Vancouver. The event brought together members, partners, and stakeholders in-person to...

Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada officially launch CGEN at the February 14^th Canadian Greenhouse Excellence Network Summit

by Ashley Peyrard | Fév 14, 2023 | Actualités

Ottawa, Canada – The inaugural Canadian Greenhouse Excellence Network Summit has come to a successful conclusion after a full day of thought-provoking discussions and workshops. The Summit, an initiative of the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC),...