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Dive into our News section to keep up-to-date with the latest in the fresh produce sector. Here, you’ll find press releases and important updates on our advocacy efforts, keeping you informed on issues that matter to our industry.
Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada Names Stephen Heckbert as Executive Director
Former Canadian Pork Council CEO to lead national advocacy organization effective Sept. 8. OTTAWA, ON – The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) has appointed Stephen Heckbert as its new Executive Director, effective Sept. 8. Stephen brings more than 25 years...
Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada Welcome National Food Security Strategy
OTTAWA, ON – The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) welcomes the release of Canada’s first National Food Security Strategy. Today’s announcement is an important recognition of what FVGC has long advocated: food security depends on Canada’s ability to grow...
FVGC Welcomes Food Lens Commitments in Spring Economic Update
OTTAWA, ON – The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) welcomes targeted measures in the federal government’s Spring Economic Update 2026 that recognize the importance of applying a food lens to federal regulatory decision-making. The Spring Economic Update...