Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada

Fall Harvest 2023: Canadian Fresh Produce Industry Engages with Parliamentarians

November 28, 2023 Canadian Produce Marketing Association

The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) and the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) successfully concluded their annual joint advocacy event, Fall Harvest, which took place in Ottawa from November 20-22. …

Fresh Produce Alliance Welcomes the Passage of Bill C-280

October 26, 2023 Canadian Produce Marketing Association

Bill C-280, sponsored by Member of Parliament (MP) Scot Davidson, aims to establish a deemed trust, a vital financial protection mechanism for fresh produce sellers in Canada. This mechanism will help secure payment in the event of buyer bankruptcy, providing stability and support to the industry while safeguarding Canadian food security. …

Produce Industry Strongly Supports Bill C-280, the Financial Protection for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Farmers Act

April 28, 2023 Canadian Produce Marketing Association

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA), the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC), and the
Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation (DRC) call on all MPs to carefully consider the positive impact
Bill C-280 would have on the fruit and vegetable sector and vote in favour of this important legislation. This is a
critical opportunity for the government to support the fresh produce sector and safeguard Canadian food security. …