Ottawa – CPMA’s Annual Convention & Trade Show is only 3 weeks away, and 2015 will not only mark the milestone of their 90th anniversary, it will also mark their largest Convention and Trade Show to date. The CPMA is proud to sell out such a large show, and looks forward to continuing to grow and represent the fresh fruit and vegetable industry in Canada.
What better time to take a look at how the event is shaping up by the numbers:
- 525 exhibit spaces (10×10 ft) on the CPMA Trade Show floor in Montréal this year.
- 291 exhibiting companies at CPMA’s 90th Annual Convention & Trade Show in Montréal.
- 7 countries represented on the Trade Show Floor.
- 65 first time Exhibitors participating.
- 48 new CPMA members, exhibiting for the first time in 2015. All exhibiting new members will have a floor decal in front of their booth so attendees can welcome to the Trade Show, and to the Association.
- 51 companies participating in the New Product Showcase.
- 90 years the CPMA has been serving the produce industry in Canada!
The CPMA’s 90th Annual Convention and Trade Show will run from April 15-17, 2015 in Montréal, Québec at the Palais de congrès de Montréal. CPMA’s Trade Show welcomes exhibitors who are active within the Canadian fruit and vegetable marketplace, and offers a distinctive blend of business, networking, development and educational opportunities, while attracting a wide variety of attendees.
Exhibitors will have the opportunity to meet with over 290 exhibiting companies, participate in business and social programs, and capitalize on opportunities to enrich industry knowledge and grow business in Canada. Check out our Look Who’s Coming list to get an idea of who will be at the show.
Produce Retailers and Foodservice Distributors/Operators can take advantage of our complimentary Trade Show voucher by registering online at www.convention.cpma.ca.
About the Canadian Produce Marketing Association
Based in Ottawa, Ontario, the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) is a not-for-profit organization representing companies that are active in the marketing of fresh fruits and vegetables in Canada from the farm gate to the dinner plate. CPMA members include major grower/shippers/packers/marketer, importer/exporters, transportation, brokers, distributor/wholesalers, retailers, fresh cuts and foodservice distributors/operators, processor integrating all segments of the fresh produce industry. CPMA is proud to represent over 790 international and Canadian members who are responsible for 90% of the fresh fruit and vegetable sales in Canada. CPMA is funded by the industry through voluntary membership and various services, activities and sponsorship programs. For more information about CPMA, please visit www.cpma.ca.
Source: Canadian Produce Marketing Association