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Produce industry headlines: September 17, 2026

Read about Kroger's price pressure on suppliers, consumers' growing interest in private label, the changing Canadian consumer, and more.

2 days ago 2 minute read

Produce industry headlines: September 16, 2026

Links today include farmers turning on Trump, Price Chopper/Market 32's low price program, Harps' leadership succession, and more.

3 days ago 2 minute read

CPMA addresses Canada-U.S. trade dispute

Recognizing that this is a swiftly evolving situation, CPMA will support members with information and resources for the fresh produce...

3 weeks ago 2 minute read

CPMA names Ag Minister as its 2026 Produce Champion

CPMA’s annual Produce Champion award is presented to a Member of Parliament or Senator who has shown exceptional support for...

2 months ago 3 minute read

CPMA advances action to reduce food loss and waste

Through a series of recent initiatives, CPMA is strengthening its leadership in helping companies reduce and recover value from FLW.

3 months ago 4 minute read

Produce industry headlines: June 23, 2026

Read about Kroger's pricing plans, the restaurant business' bifurcation, event updates on CPMA and FPFC, a cherry crop update, and...

3 months ago 2 minute read

CPMA welcomes National Food Security Strategy

The government’s National Food Security Strategy includes important commitments in support of the fresh fruit and vegetable supply chain.

3 months ago 3 minute read

CPMA presses for free and fair trade and food security

CPMA held its 2026 Fresh Future Conference, a refreshed spring advocacy event that builds on the success of previous Farm...

3 months ago 3 minute read

David Dubé of Krown Produce announced as CPMA’s 2026-27 Chair

CPMA is pleased to announce David Dubé as the 2026-27 CPMA Chair following his appointment during the board meeting held...

4 months ago 3 minute read

CPMA announces new Board of Directors

CPMA held its 2026 Annual General Meeting, bringing members together to reflect on a year of advocacy for Canada’s fresh...

5 months ago 4 minute read

CPMA urges government collaboration after court ruling against plastic packaging

The ruling raises the risk that the government may return to the regulatory intentions it set out in 2023 which...

8 months ago 3 minute read

CPMA: CFIA to phase out Destination Inspection Service

CPMA says CFIA has not provided an implementation timeline but has indicated that these changes will not take effect immediately.

8 months ago 3 minute read

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.

8 months ago 5 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.

9 months ago 2 minute read

CPMA and WGA release sustainable packaging guidelines

The Sustainable Produce Packaging Alignment releases a guide aimed to create a unified, industry-wide approach to sustainable packaging.

12 months ago 5 minute read

CPMA releases sustainability report to streamline audits and reporting

CPMA releases a new report, "An Industry-Led Response to the Challenge of Sustainability Reporting and Audit Proliferation."

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 industry urges U.S., Canada, and Mexico leaders to resolve tariff disputes

In a letter to U.S., Mexican, and Canadian leaders, the groups stressed the interdependence of the North American produce supply...

1 year ago 4 minute read

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