Flowers Canada (Ontario) Inc. (FCO) is a not-for-profit corporation recognized under Section 12 of the Farm Products Marketing Act as the representative association for over 220 greenhouse floral producers in Ontario. FCO’s members include greenhouse growers, distributors and importers/exporters of cut flowers, potted plants, bedding plants, cut greens, specialty suppliers and services to the sector. FCO ‘s mandat is to enhance the profitability and competitiveness of Ontario’s floriculture industry by helping members address common issues, challenges and opportunities to retain and enhance Canada’s preeminent position in the floriculture industry in North America.
Ontario Farm Gate Sales represent over 50% of total Canadian floriculture sales. In 2012, Canada’s floriculture Farm Gate Sales were $1.36 billion (including resales). There was little change in Farm Gate Sales between 2011 ($1.384 billion) and 2012. For Ontario floriculture the Farm Gate Sales for 2012 was $709 million. This is down from $726 million 2011.
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