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 Welcomes Food-Link Fund
OTTAWA, ON – The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) welcome today’s announcement from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) on the upcoming launch of the $1 billion Food-Link Fund, a cornerstone of the federal government’s $3.2 billion National Food...
Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada Names Matthew Perry as Manager, Policy and Communications
OTTAWA, ON – The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) have hired Matthew Perry as Manager, Policy and Communications, effective Sept. 14. In this role, Perry will develop policy in close collaboration with members and oversee communications to support a...
Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada Names Stephen Heckbert as Executive Director
Former Canadian Pork Council CEO to lead national advocacy organization effective Sept. 8. OTTAWA, ON – The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) has appointed Stephen Heckbert as its new Executive Director, effective Sept. 8. Stephen brings more than 25 years...
Lettre au sujet d’exigences en matière de déclaration des plastiques utilisés à la ferme pour la phase 2 du Registre fédéral sur les plastiques
Le 28 avril 2026 L’honorable Julie Dabrusin, C.P., députée Ministre de l’Environnement, du Changement climatique et de la Nature Chambre des communes Ottawa (Ontario) K1A 0A6 Lettre adressée par courriel à : Objet : Exigences en matière de...
Les PFLC se réjouissent de la décision du gouvernement du Canada de fixer la limite des avances sans intérêt à 250 000 $ dans le cadre du Programme de paiements anticipés pour 2026.
Les PFLC se réjouissent de la décision du gouvernement du Canada de fixer la limite des avances sans intérêt visant les produits autres que le canola à 250 000 $ dans le cadre du Programme de paiements anticipés pour 2026. Il s’agit d’une mesure positive qui offrira...
Les Producteurs de fruits et légumes du Canada saluent le nouvel accès à l’exportation pour les pommes de terre canadiennes vers le Mexique
OTTAWA – Les Producteurs de fruits et légumes du Canada (PFLC) saluent l'annonce de l'Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments (ACIA) selon laquelle le Canada et le Mexique ont conclu un accord qui permettra l’expédition de pommes de terre canadiennes de...