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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.

10 months ago 5 minute read

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.

10 months ago 2 minute read

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.

10 months ago 2 minute read

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...

11 months ago 2 minute read

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...

11 months ago 3 minute read

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.

12 months ago 3 minute read

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.  

1 year ago 4 minute read

Avocados From Mexico launch Canadian Thanksgiving promotion

This Thanksgiving, Avocados From Mexico invites Canadians to welcome “The Healthy Guest to Celebrate” to their tables.

1 year ago 4 minute read

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.

1 year ago 1 minute read

North American Produce Buyers hires import executive

Cristian Tagle recently joined North American Produce Buyers Ltd. as senior vice president of South American imports.

1 year ago 1 minute read

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.

1 year ago 4 minute read

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...

1 year ago 5 minute read

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...

2 years ago 2 minute read

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...

2 years ago 2 minute read

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...

2 years ago 1 minute read

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...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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