Land Acknowledgement
Our Land Acknowledgement Statement
The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) acknowledges that we work on the traditional territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe Nation. We are grateful for the longstanding presence of the Anishinaabe people on these lands, and we recognize their cultural, historical, and ongoing connections to this territory. We also acknowledge the diverse Indigenous Peoples and Nations who have stewarded the lands where Canadian fruits and vegetables flourish. Their stewardship and care have sustained the lands, waters, and resources for countless generations.
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Fall Harvest 2025: Canadian fresh produce industry engages with federal government on key issues affecting the supply chain
OTTAWA, ON – The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) and the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) held their annual joint-advocacy event, Fall Harvest 2025, this week in Ottawa. The event, held every November, brings together produce industry...
Federal Budget weakens growers’ competitiveness and puts food security at risk
The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) welcomes targeted steps in Budget 2025, including a productivity super-deduction to encourage investment and new funding to digitize CFIA export certificates. However, FVGC is disappointed that today’s federal budget...
Statement from FVGC President, Marcus Janzen
The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) President, Marcus Janzen, wishes to announce that Massimo Bergamini will begin a transition from his role as Executive Director as he moves toward retirement. The Board is grateful for his leadership and for the...
Moisson d’automne 2025 : Le secteur canadien des fruits et légumes frais collabore avec le gouvernement fédéral sur des questions clés touchant la chaîne d’approvisionnement
OTTAWA, ON - Cette semaine, les Producteurs de fruits et légumes du Canada (PFLC) et l’Association canadienne de la distribution de fruits et légumes (ACDFL) ont tenu leur activité conjointe annuelle de défense des intérêts, Moisson d’automne 2025, à Ottawa. Tenue...
Le budget fédéral affaiblit la compétitivité des producteurs et met en péril la sécurité alimentaire
OTTAWA — Les Producteurs de fruits et légumes du Canada (PFLC) se réjouissent des mesures ciblées prévues dans le budget 2025, notamment une super-déduction pour la productivité visant à encourager les investissements et un nouveau financement pour la numérisation des...
Déclaration du président des PFLC, Marcus Janzen
Le président des Producteurs de fruits et légumes du Canada (PFLC), Marcus Janzen, annonce que Massimo Bergamini entamera une transition de son rôle de directeur général en vue de sa retraite. Le conseil d'administration lui est reconnaissant pour son leadership et...