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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Prince Edward Island Table Stock Potato Imports to Resume into The United States
The Fruit & Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) is pleased that on March 24 the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced that they have determined Prince Edward Island (PEI) potatoes for consumption...
The Canadian Horticultural Council celebrates 100 years, rebrands to The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada
March 10, 2022 (Ottawa, Ontario) -On the day of the Canadian Horticultural Council's100th annual general meeting, the organization is pleased to announce it has changed its name to the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC). The new name and logo were unveiled...
Canadian Agriculture and Food Industry Calls for Government Action to Restore Essential Transport and Trade Corridors
Ottawa, ON - With the prolonged disruptions at Canada-U.S. border crossings, Canada's agriculture and food industry is calling for an immediate conclusion of the blockades and for all levels of government to work collaboratively towards action to reinstate integral...
L’ACDFL et le CCH tiendront des réunions virtuelles Moisson d’automne en novembre
COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE L'ACDFL et le CCH tiendront des réunions virtuelles Moisson d'automne en novembre Le 10 septembre 2020 (Ottawa, Ontario) - L'Association canadienne de la distribution de fruits et légumes (ACDFL) et le Conseil canadien de l'horticulture (CCH) sont...
Déclaration conjointe d’associations agricoles et de transformateurs alimentaires
Les frais arbitraires imposés par les grands détaillants en alimentation auront un impact négatif sur les consommateurs et sur la sécurité alimentaire du Canada (Ottawa) Le 6 août 2020 - La dernière série de frais introduits par les grands détaillants en alimentation...
Centre d’information COVID-19
Le CCH et ses partenaires de l'industrie travaillent sur les prochaines étapes avec les ministères respectifs, à savoir Agriculture et Agroalimentaire, Emploi et Développement social, et Immigration, afin de s'assurer que non seulement la santé publique, mais aussi la...