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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Produce Industry Strongly Supports Bill C-280, the Financial Protection for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Farmers Act
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 (CPMA), the Fruit and...
Federal Budget 2023 includes positive measures for Canadian fruit and vegetable growers, says FVGC
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 food and food...
Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada Celebrates Successful Centennial Annual General Meeting
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 discuss...
Les PFLC soumettent demande au programme de la grappe agro-scientifique d’AAC
Le 19 janvier 2023, les PFLC ont soumis une demande officielle dans le cadre de la Grappe agro-scientifique canadienne pour l'horticulture 4 au Programme des grappes agro-scientifiques d'Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada. Les activités suivantes sont...
Le CCPT et les PFLC félicitent David Jones pour son départ à la retraite ; appel à candidatures pour le(la) nouveau(elle) directeur(trice) général(e) du Conseil canadien de la pomme de terre.
OTTAWA - Bill Zylmans, président du Conseil canadien de la pomme de terre (CCPT), et Rebecca Lee, directrice générale des Producteurs de fruits et légumes du Canada (PFLC), sont heureux d'annoncer le départ à la retraite de David Jones en mars 2023. David a occupé le...
Moisson d’automne 2022 : Le secteur canadien des fruits et légumes frais rencontre des parlementaires
17 novembre 2022, Ottawa, Ontario - Au cours des trois derniers jours, l'Association canadienne de la distribution de fruits et légumes (ACDFL) et les Producteurs de fruits et légumes du Canada (PFLC) ont tenu leur activité automnale de défense des intérêts, Moisson...