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CPMA news releases, media advisories, and other media-related items.
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
July 18, 2017 - CPMA 2018 booth registration opens to exhibitors
May 18, 2017 - CPMA committed to working with Canadian Government on NAFTA
May 16, 2017 - CPMA awards industry leaders at 92nd Annual Convention and Trade Show
April 10, 2017 - CPMA 2017 in Toronto is sold out of exhibit space
April 19, 2016 - CPMA 2016 Summary Press Release
February 23, 2016 - Chef Michael Smith in Ottawa with the Canadian Produce Marketing Association to Discuss the Importance of Eating More Fruits and Vegetables
October 20, 2015 - The Canadian Produce Marketing Association Congratulates the Newly Elected Federal Government
July 24, 2015 - Canadian Produce Marketing Association and Canadian Horticultural Council Applaud NDP Commitment to
Payment Protection for Produce Sellers
June 24, 2015 - First CPMA Chair’s Town Halls a Tremendous Success
June 12, 2015 - Government of Canada launches the Eat Well Plate: Message supports the Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s Half Your Plate Campaign
April 27, 2015 - 90 Years Strong: 2015 Marked the Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s Largest Trade Show to Date
February 25, 2015 - CPMA Passion for Produce Program Attracts Record Number of Attendees for their 2015 Program at the CPMA Convention and Trade Show in Montréal
November 24, 2014 - Canadian Produce Industry has successful meetings on Parliament Hill
November 14, 2014 - Produce Industry will raise key issues on Parliament Hill from November 18-19
October 3, 2014 - Canada loses preferred access to the United States Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act
September 23, 2014 - Federal Government Must Act to Protect the Produce Industry: Canadian produce prices may rise and jobs may be lost if Canada fails to implement a reciprocal payment program with the U.S.
April 26, 2013 - Canadian Produce Person of the Year, in CPMA’s backyard
April 25, 2013 - CPMA Awards Industry Leaders at 88thAnnual Convention and Trade Show
April 25, 2013 - 2013 CPMA Convention and Trade Show Cultivates Fresh Success
January 30, 2013 - CPMA’s 2013 Trade Show on target to be the biggest one yet
April 18, 2012 - CPMA Convention and Trade Show continues to deliver opportunities
April 13, 2012 - CPMA Unveils New Brand
April 13, 2012 - CPMA awards industry leaders at 87th Annual Convention and Trade Show
March 22, 2012 - Horticulture for Health 2012
March 21, 2012 - CPMA’s 87th Annual Trade Show: By the Numbers!
January 17, 2012 - North American Produce Transportation Working Group Releases Best Practices
January 10, 2012 - CPMA’s 2012 Trade Show Has Sold Out Once Again!
December 8, 2011 - CPMA Encouraged by Attention Paid to Produce Industry Issues in New Canada/US Joint Action Plan
December 6, 2011 - CPMA and CHC on Parliament Hill
November 16, 2011 - Fall Harvest Event - The Produce Industry is going to Parliament Hill
August 17, 2011 - PTI announces series of webinars to offer implementation assistance
August, 2011 - Salinas California Family Farm Promotes Healthy Lunches in Schools with their New Salad Smarts Lettuce Promotion that Educates Consumers
August 2, 2011 - PTI Survey Seeks Industy Input on RPC Labelling
July 27, 2011 - CPMA Mix it up!™ Offers Exciting New Partnership Opportunities
July 7, 2011 - CPMA’s 2012 Trade Show has sold out early; additional exhibit spaces added to meet continued demand
March 1, 2011 - CPMA names new president
February 28, 2011 - CPMA Trade Show officially among fastest-growing shows worldwide
February 22, 2011 - Produce Industry Issues Call to Action
February 16, 2011 - Good Nutrition Habits Start Early