Produce Talks, brought to you by the Canadian Produce Marketing Association, is back with shorter, more frequent episodes packed with what’s new in the produce industry. This season features a special sustainability series on food waste, packaging, and more, along with consumer insights with influencers, dietitians, and marketing research experts. We’ll also put a spotlight on people shaping the future of produce. Stay tuned – because the future of fresh starts here.
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Produce and Politics – What does the new federal government mean for fresh produce in Canada?
In an ever-shifting geopolitical environment, Canada has elected a minority government with many new faces on Parliament Hill. In this episode, CPMA President Ron Lemaire is joined by David Coletto, founder, Chair and CEO of Abacus Data. They break down the post-election political landscape and emerging consumer trends, what we know about Prime Minister Mark Carney and his leadership values, and what it all means for how we can advocate for industry priorities. Speakers: Ron Lemaire, President, CPMADavid Coletto, Founder, Chair, and CEO of Abacaus Data
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State of Trade: A New Era of International Trade
At the CPMA Annual Convention Ron Lemaire, CPMA and John Stackhouse from RBC held a fireside chat to explore the current state of the North American agri-food and produce market. They delve into key issues such as macroeconomic trends affecting supply chains, ongoing trade and market access challenges for agri-food, and the ripple effects of volatile stock markets on industry investment. They also examine the shifting retail and consumer behaviours in a potentially high-inflation environment, along with sustainability pressures, labour shortages, and logistics constraints that continue to shape the industry's growth trajectory.
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CPMA Produce Champion Lianne Rood
CPMA President Ron Lemaire is very pleased to introduce MP Lianne Rood as CPMA’s 2024 Produce Champion. Lianne is the Member of Parliament for Lambton—Kent—Middlesex in Ontario.Joining the conversation are CPMA Board Members, Steve Bamford of Fresh Advancements and Quinton Woods of Gwillimdale Farms.CPMA’s annual Produce Champion award is given to a Member of Parliament or a Senator who has been supportive of the produce industry and effective at bringing industry issues to the forefront on Parliament HillSubscribe to CPMA Produce Talks on Apple Podcasts, Simplecast and Spotify and on most other podcast players.
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Supply Chain Innovation and Sustainability: Iceless Broccoli
In this episode of Produce Talks, Dan Duguay, CPMA’s Sustainability Specialist, leads a discussion with Tom Pierce of Sobeys and Matt Aronson of Verdant Technologies.In an effort to improve sustainability in the supply chain for broccoli, these two companies worked together in a pilot project to remove ice from broccoli shipments and actually improve the shelf life of the product. They provide their insights in developing the process and how this innovation led to success at the farm, transport and the retail levels.Subscribe to CPMA Produce Talks on Apple Podcasts, Simplecast and Spotify and on most other podcast players.
Produce Talks, brought to you by the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA), is where industry leaders come together to share insights, experiences, and fresh perspectives on the world of produce. Each episode features in-depth conversations with growers, retailers, innovators, and experts across the supply chain, exploring the issues, opportunities, and stories shaping our sector. Whether you’re in the field, the warehouse, the store, or the boardroom, Produce Talks helps you stay informed, inspired, and connected to the future of fresh.
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