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...
Cultivons le Canada: Intégration de l’agriculture au mandat du gouvernement
Monsieur le Premier ministre Carney, En tant que chefs de file du secteur agricole et agroalimentaire canadien, nous saluons l’intention de votre gouvernement de renforcer l’économie, notamment en s’attaquant aux défis liés à la productivité, en allégeant le fardeau...
Le Conseil canadien de la pomme de terre des PFLC rencontre le ministre MacDonald et le président de l’ACIA, Paul MacKinnon
Ottawa (Ontario) - La semaine dernière, le Conseil canadien de la pomme de terre (CCPT), un groupe de travail national relevant des Producteurs de fruits et légumes du Canada (PFLC), était à Ottawa pour rencontrer des décideurs clés et préconiser l'avenir du secteur...
Les PFLC rencontrent le gouvernement pour faire avancer les priorités des producteurs
Ottawa (Ontario) – Le conseil d’administration des Producteurs de fruits et légumes du Canada (PFLC) était à Ottawa cette semaine pour une série de rencontres visant à faire progresser les priorités du secteur des fruits et légumes. Avec la reconnaissance croissante...