Below you will find CPMA news releases, media advisories, and other media-related documents. For all media and/or communications inquiries, please contact Allan Gordon, Manager, Communications, at agordon@cpma.ca or (+1) 613-226-4187 x225.
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