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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FRUIT AND VEGETABLE GROWERS OF CANADA ANNOUNCE NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
OTTAWA – Marcus Janzen, President of the Board of Directors of the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) today announced the appointment of Massimo Bergamini as the new Executive Director of the organization. “Massimo will bring a keen understanding of...
Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada and Canadian Produce Marketing Association Affirm Commitment to Worker Protections in Response to UN Report
OTTAWA –The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) and the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) are responding to the recent report by the UN Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery by reaffirming their commitment to the fair and respectful...
FVGC Urges Strong Federal Action in 2025 Budget to Secure Canada’s Food Security
OTTAWA – The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) has submitted its pre-budget recommendations to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance in advance of the 2025 Federal Budget. As the voice of Canadian fruit and vegetable growers, FVGC's...
LES PRODUCTEURS DE FRUITS ET LÉGUMES DU CANADA ANNONCENT L’ARRIVÉE D’UN NOUVEAU DIRECTEUR GÉNÉRAL
OTTAWA – Marcus Janzen, président du conseil d’administration des Producteurs de fruits et légumes du Canada (PFLC), a annoncé aujourd’hui la nomination de Massimo Bergamini au poste de directeur général de l’organisation. « Massimo apportera à son rôle de directeur...
L’Association canadienne de la distribution de fruits et légumes et les Producteurs de fruits et légumes du Canada affirment leur engagement à protéger les travailleurs en réponse au rapport de l’ONU
OTTAWA – Les Producteurs de fruits et légumes du Canada (PFLC) et l’Association canadienne de la distribution de fruits et légumes (ACDFL) réagissent au récent rapport du Rapporteur spécial des Nations Unies sur les formes contemporaines d’esclavage en réaffirmant...
Les PFLC exhortent le gouvernement fédéral à prendre des mesures énergiques dans le budget 2025 pour assurer la sécurité alimentaire du Canada
OTTAWA – Les Producteurs de fruits et légumes du Canada (PFLC) ont soumis leurs recommandations prébudgétaires au Comité permanent des finances de la Chambre des communes en prévision du budget fédéral de 2025. En tant que porte-parole des producteurs de fruits et...