Passion for Produce 2026

The application window for the 2026 Passion for Produce (PFP) Program, which will take place at the 2026 CPMA Convention and Trade Show in Toronto from April 28^th – 30^th, 2026, is now open. The application period will close on Friday, December 12, 2025. No applications will be accepted after this date.

• Applicants must complete the online application form below prior to the application deadline. Participant numbers are limited, and acceptance is not guaranteed. Applications are reviewed and participants are selected through a confidential review process by an industry sub-group consisting of members of the CPMA Education Committee and PFP Alumni.
• Applications are limited to employees of CPMA member companies, and all applicants must have the support of their companies to participate. An application sponsor, typically a direct supervisor, is required from each applicant.
• There is a program participant fee of $1,500, which includes all events and meals but not travel or hotel accommodations in Toronto. All applicants will be notified by January 16, 2026.

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About the Passion for Produce Program

The Passion for Produce (PFP) program was created by CPMA and provides emerging professionals in the produce industry with the opportunity to expand their knowledge of the supply chain through mentorship and participation in various events. Passion for Produce is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for participants to learn about the fresh fruit and vegetable sector in an interactive setting, while being educated on key aspects of the produce supply chain from “Field to Fork.”

This opportunity is exclusively available to CPMA members.

What do participants get from the PFP Program?

• Increased produce industry knowledge within and outside of the scope of their current role
• Personal development that builds on their leadership skill set
• Networking opportunities with industry managers, executives and PFP alumni