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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.
North American Food Security at Stake as U.S. Tariffs Take Effect
OTTAWA – The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) is deeply concerned by the United States' decision to implement a 25% tariff on Canadian fruit and vegetable exports. This decision threatens to destabilize Canada's agricultural economy, elevate grocery...
FVGC Welcomes Pause on Proposed U.S. Tariffs, Cautiously Optimistic About Engagement Opportunities
Ottawa, ON — The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) welcomes recent reports that the incoming U.S. administration plans to delay the proposed imposition of across-the-board tariffs on Canadian and Mexican exports. This measured decision provides a valuable...
Trump Tariff Threat Puts Food Security, Health of Canada’s Fruit and Vegetable Sector at Stake
OTTAWA – The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) participated today in a critical roundtable on Canada-US trade relations with the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food. "Donald Trump’s tariff threat – if it comes to pass -- will...