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Government produce packaging study supports CPMA guidance
The report reinforces the industry’s position that sustainable packaging solutions must be holistic, with food waste prevention as the goal.
U.S. Department of Commerce conducts antidumping investigation on Canadian mushroom imports
The U.S. International Trade Commission announced a determination that imports of fresh mushrooms from Canada have injured U.S. producers.
CPMA opens registration for 2026 convention in Toronto
Online registration for the 2026 Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s Convention and Trade Show is now open.
FDP Group acquires UNFI Canada Produce
The FDP Group, a leader in the distribution of ethnic, organic, and conventional produce, has acquired the UNFI Canada Produce...
Canada’s 2026 Food Price Report predicts Canadians will spend more on food
Canada's Food Price Report forecasts that food prices will increase with the average family of four expected to spend more on...
Oppy expands in Canada with new facility in Calgary
Oppy has opened a new, expanded office and warehouse facility in south Calgary, bolstering its service capabilities across Western Canada.
Equifruit’s president recognized as one of Canada’s 100 most powerful women
Equifruit is thrilled to announce that Jennie Coleman has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women for 2025.
Avocados From Mexico launch Canadian Thanksgiving promotion
This Thanksgiving, Avocados From Mexico invites Canadians to welcome “The Healthy Guest to Celebrate” to their tables.
CPMA welcomes removal of Canadian retaliatory tariffs on CUSMA-compliant produce
Prime Minister Mark Carney announces that Canada will remove retaliatory tariffs on CUSMA-compliant goods, including fresh produce.
North American Produce Buyers hires import executive
Cristian Tagle recently joined North American Produce Buyers Ltd. as senior vice president of South American imports.
Avocados From Mexico finishes its largest influencer campaign in Canada
From Vancouver to Montréal, Avocados From Mexico has officially wrapped up its largest influencer campaign in Canada.
dunnhumby study shows Canadian and Mexican consumers plan to buy fewer U.S. grocery products
71% of Canadian and 43% of Mexican consumers report they will buy fewer U.S. grocery products in 2025 according to...
Haven Greens opens Canada’s first fully automated leafy greens greenhouse
February 24, 2025 — Momentum is building at Haven Greens BB #:408514 as the company announces the opening of phase...
British Columbia offers $10MM to struggling tree fruit growers
British Columbia created a new $10 million fund to help tree fruit growers. According to The Canadian Press, the fund...
U.S. pauses tariffs on Canada, keeps them on China
Just as he did earlier in the day with the Mexico’s president, President Trump came to an agreement on Monday...
BREAKING: Trump tariffs paused for one month
The tariffs that the Trump administration planned to go into effect this week on Canada, Mexico, and China have been...
Report: Canadians will spend $800 more on food in 2025
Canada’s Food Price Report 2025 predicts Canadian families will spend up to $801 more on food next year, while 8.7 million Canadians report...
Restaurants Canada says tax relief need is urgent
Toronto, Dec. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today’s Fall Economic Statement was a missed opportunity by the federal government to...
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