Below you will find CPMA news releases, media advisories, and other media-related documents. For all media and/or communications inquiries, please contact Micken Kokonya, Manager, Communications and Market Research, at mkokonya@cpma.ca or (+1) 613-226-4187 x225.
July 21, 2021 - Larry McIntosh: Recipient of the 2021 Canadian Produce Person of the Year Award
July 16, 2021 - Canadian fresh produce industry commends Ministers’ commitment to supporting a Canadian Food Industry Code of Practice
July 6, 2021 - Exhibit Space for 2022 CPMA Trade Show 75% Sold
June 9, 2021 - National Index on Agri-Food Performance
June 3, 2021 - CPMA and CHC host a successful virtual Farm to Plate event
May 27, 2021 - Canadian Food Industry Code of Practice
April 28, 2021 - Canadian produce industry to hold virtual Farm to Plate advocacy event
April 20, 2021 - CPMA responds to Federal Budget 2021
April 19, 2021 - CPMA successfully holds its first virtual Trade Show
April 15, 2021 - CPMA announces the 2021 New Product Showcase Awards winners
April 13, 2021 - CPMA announces John Anderson as the recipient of the 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award
April 13, 2021 - 2021 CPMA Convention and Trade Show kicks off today
April 6, 2021 - CPMA virtual Freggie Fresh Ride: A resounding success
March 18, 2021 - CPMA announces Board of Directors for 2021-2022
March 12, 2021 - CPMA announces participants for the 2021 Passion for Produce Program
February 23, 2021 - CPMA Statement on Canada’s Agriculture Day 2021
February 22, 2021 - CPMA applauds appointment of Larry McIntosh as member of the Canadian Food Policy Advisory Council
February 17, 2021 - CPMA launches updated online courses
February 11, 2021 - CPMA pleased with USITC finding of no injury in blueberry import investigation
February 8, 2021 - Registration for CPMA 2021 Fresh Week is now open and free
January 27, 2021 - Canada Plastics Pact Launches to Tackle Plastics Pollution with Innovative Solutions
November 9, 2020 - CPMA and CHC Host Successful Virtual Fall Harvest Event with Parliamentarians and Industry Stakeholders
October 29, 2020 - Press Release - Agri-Food Sustainability Targets
October 28, 2020 - Canadian Produce Marketing Association Honours 2020 Produce Champion
September 29, 2020 - Enhanced Online Waste Efficiency Tool Now Available to CPMA Members
September 17, 2020 - Mike Ecker Announced as Winner of 2020 CPMA Lifetime Achievement Award
September 10, 2020 - CPMA and CHC will Proceed with Virtual Fall Harvest Meetings in November
August 13, 2020 - CPMA to Support the Delivery of the Government of Canada’s Surplus Food Rescue Program
June 25, 2020 - PTI Announces Significant Improvements to Traceability Guidance
June 7, 2020 - CPMA and Canadian Supply Chain Food Safety Coalition Celebrate Second World Food Safety Day
June 1, 2020 - CPMA Plastics Packaging Working Group Publishes Preferred Plastics Guide
May 22, 2020 - CPMA Announces Board of Directors for 2020-2021
May 20, 2020 - CPMA and NSF Canada to Offer Online Food Safety Workshops Beginning in June
May 13, 2020 - Winners of 2020 CPMA Virtual New Product Showcase Announced
May 11, 2020 - CPMA to Host 2020 Virtual Learning Lounge Sessions
April 8, 2020 - Food Safety and Health Professionals Emphasize Importance of Fruit and Vegetable Consumption During COVID-19 Pandemic
March 21, 2020 - CPMA Pleased with Government Exemption for Temporary Foreign Workers from COVID-19 Travel Ban
March 20, 2020 - 2020 CPMA Convention and Trade Show Cancelled
February 28, 2020 - CPMA and CHC Host Successful Farm to Plate Event on Parliament Hill
February 25, 2020 - Produce and Politics – Fruit and vegetable industry meets on Parliament Hill to advocate on behalf of Canada’s fresh produce sector
February 21, 2020 - CPMA and NSF Canada to Provide Food Safety Workshops Beginning in March
February 14, 2020 - Register for the 2020 CPMA Convention and Trade Show and Experience the Flavours of the World
February 11, 2020 - CPMA Statement on Canada’s Agriculture Day 2020
February 5, 2020 - CPMA Expands Half Your Plate Nutrition Resources for Health Professionals
January 30, 2020 - CPMA Headed to Berlin for 2020 Fruit Logistica
January 16, 2020 - CPMA calls on Government of Canada to ratify CUSMA
January 16, 2020 - CPMA Announces Half Your Plate Partnership with 2020 Olympic Team Qualifier Florence Maheu
January 15, 2020 - CPMA Launches Online Waste Efficiency Tool
December 5, 2019 - Canadian Produce Marketing Association and VCM International Release Plastic Packaging Technical Report and Roadmap
November 22, 2019 - CPMA Congratulates New Federal Cabinet
November 14, 2019 - CPMA and PMA announce plan to end issuing of generic UPCs
October 23, 2019 - CPMA Congratulates Federal Election Winners
July 4, 2019 - CPMA Names Member of Parliament Wayne Easter 2019 Produce Champion
June 19, 2019 - CPMA Announces Half Your Plate Partnership with Olympic Hockey Champions Rebecca Johnston and Mélodie Daoust
June 18, 2019 - Canadian Horticultural Council and Canadian Produce Marketing Association Recognize NDP Commitment to Payment Protection for Produce Sellers
June 17, 2019 - CPMA Commends Federal Government Food Policy for Canada Commitment
June 4, 2019 - CPMA Plastic Packaging Working Group Update
May 10, 2019 - Canadian produce industry hosts successful Farm to Plate meetings with Parliamentarians
May 6, 2019 - CPMA to lead industry working group focused on plastics
April 11, 2019 - CPMA Announces Board of Directors for 2019-2020
April 8, 2019 - Event Summary for 2019 CPMA Convention and Trade Show
March 25, 2019 - 2019 CPMA Convention and Trade Show in Montréal: By the Numbers!
March 19, 2019 - CPMA Applauds Government for Transformative Investments in Budget 2019
March 11, 2019 - CPMA Celebrating 10th Year of Passion for Produce Program at 2019 CPMA Convention and Trade Show
March 1, 2019 - CPMA Welcomes New Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
February 12, 2019 - CPMA Statement on Canada’s Agriculture Day
January 22, 2019 - CPMA and CPHA Welcome new Canada Food Guide
January 15, 2019 - Canadian Produce Marketing Association Prepared to Support Launch of Safe Food for Canadians Regulations
January 9, 2019 - Canadian Produce Marketing Association Introduces Inaugural Corporate Culture Awards
December 19, 2018 - Exhibit Space for 2019 CPMA Convention and Trade Show Sold Out
November 30, 2018 - CPMA Welcomes Signing of USMCA
November 21, 2018 - Fall Economic Statement Increases Fresh Produce Industry Competitiveness
November 7, 2018 - Canadian produce industry hosts successful Fall Harvest meetings with Parliamentarians
October 26, 2018 - The Canadian Produce Marketing Association is proud to recognize its 2018 Produce Champions
October 25, 2018 - Fresh Produce Industry Supports Targeted Carbon Tax Relief for Greenhouse Growers
October 1, 2018 - CPMA Pleased with New USMCA
August 27, 2018 - CPMA Statement on Announcement of US-Mexico Trade Agreement
August 16, 2018 - PTI Leadership Council Encourages Further Industry Collaboration as Focus on Traceability and Blockchain Grows
March 5, 2018 - Canadian Produce Marketing Association Pleased with Progress at Round 7 of NAFTA
February 22, 2018 - California Farm Bureau Federation and Canadian Produce Marketing Association Highlight Importance of NAFTA
January 29, 2018 - Canadian Produce Marketing Association satisfied with progress made in sixth round of NAFTA negotiations
January 24, 2018 - Canadian Produce Marketing Association pleased that an agreement has been reached on the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership
January 22, 2018 - Canadian Produce Marketing Association launches the Canadian Food Safety Fund to support food safety research and projects
December 12, 2017 - 2018 pre-Budget Report of the Standing Committee on Finance adopts two recommendations from the Canadian Produce Marketing Association
November 21, 2017 - CPMA’s Freggie Children’s Program gives kids the opportunity to be “Chef for a Day” to learn about healthy eating
November 9, 2017 - Canadian produce industry urges parliamentarians to consider important trade and health issues
October 18, 2017 - CPMA Hosts Successful “Ready for Trade” Luncheons with Foreign Embassies in Ottawa and Vancouver
September 28, 2017 - “Taste of California” chef challenge dinner in Monterey at CPMA’s Semi-Annual Board Meetings a Tremendous Success
September 18, 2017 - The Canadian Produce Marketing Association and The Wilson Center host successful NAFTA event
July 26, 2017 - CPMA leadership in California to discuss the importance of free trade
July 20, 2017 - Inadequate fruit and vegetable consumption in Canada
creates significant economic burden, study finds