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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 Welcome Announcement of the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Growth Pathway Program
Ottawa, ON – November 3, 2026 – Last Friday's announcement from Agriculture and Agri-food Canada (AAFC) on the launch of the $750-million Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Growth Pathway Program is good news for Canada's fruit and vegetable sector, says the...
The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada Awarded Funding for Canadian Potato Industry Global Market Access and Growth Strategy Project
Ottawa, ON – October 20, 2026 – The Fruit & Vegetable Growers of Canada welcome funding from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. The funding was awarded through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership’s AgriMarketing Program in support of the Canadian...
FVGC Advocates for Grower Priorities During Lobby Days Ahead of Fall Budget
During a busy two-day lobbying session on October 6 and 7, FVGC staff and the four Advocacy Working Group Chairs (Beth Connery - Labour, Chris Duyvelshoff - Crop Protection, Catherine Lessard - BRM, and Jason Whitcher - Trade and Competitiveness) met with senior...