Media Centre

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.

August 10, 2022 - CPMA hosts 2022 Produce Champion event honouring MP Scot Davidson
July 5, 2022 - Exhibit space for CPMA 2023: Over 90% sold out
June 9, 2022 - Canadian Produce Marketing Association names 2022 Produce Champion
June 8, 2022 - Fresh Produce Alliance applauds the introduction of financial protection legislation in Canada
May 13, 2022 - CPMA and FVGC hold Farm to Plate 2022 on Parliament Hill
May 12, 2022 - CPMA develops resources to support consumers as inflation surges
April 20, 2022 - CPMA announces Mario Masellis as the 2022-2023 Chair
April 11, 2022 - Event summary for 2022 CPMA Convention and Trade Show
April 7, 2022 - CPMA responds to Federal Budget 2022
March 29, 2022 - CPMA presents the 2022 Convention and Trade Show by the numbers and the Lifetime Achievement Award winner
March 24, 2022- CPMA announces Board of Directors for 2022-2023
March 22, 2022 - CPMA announces the 2022 Passion for Produce participants
February 22, 2022 - CPMA marks Canada’s Agriculture Day 2022
February 11, 2022 - CPMA joins business leaders in call to end blockades
February 3, 2022 - 2022 CPMA Convention and Trade Show: Early bird registration now open
February 1, 2022 - CPMA welcomes announcement of Canadian Supply Chain Task Force
November 29, 2021 - CPMA introduces #Fresh20 campaign to boost fresh produce consumption
November 12, 2021 - United Fresh and Canadian Produce Marketing Association Release USA/Canada Labeling Guide, Second Edition
November 4, 2021 - Joint Statement from North America’s Fresh Produce Industry on Supply Chain Disruptions
October 28, 2021 - CPMA congratulates new federal Cabinet
September 30, 2021 - Produce industry to mark the World Fruit and Vegetables Day
September 22, 2021 - Canadian agri-food production leaders unite to celebrate achievements and commit to continue to advance Canada’s leadership role in the production of safe, sustainable and nutritious food ahead of the United Nations Food Systems Summit
September 21, 2021 - CPMA congratulates Canada’s 44th Prime Minister and Members of Parliament
July 26, 2021 - Canadian Produce Marketing Association names 2021 Produce Champion
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