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Canadian Produce Marketing Association
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  • Advocacy for fresh produce
    In this episode of Produce Talks, Shannon Sommerauer, CPMA Senior Director of Government Relations & Industry Technology is joined by George Pitsikoulis, CPMA past Chair and President and CEO of Canadawide Fruit Wholesalers Inc.,  Adri de Wet, President of Fresh Direct Produce, and Hutch Morton, Senior Vice President of J.E. Russell Produce for a bite-size conversation on the role of advocacy in supporting the fresh produce sector in Canada, and their experiences connecting new and returning Parliamentarians with the fresh produce supply chain in their communities.
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  • Between Two Chairs: Navigating Change in Canada’s Produce Sector
    CPMA President Ron Lemaire sits down with CPMA Chair Steve Bamford, CEO of Fresh Advancements, Bamford Produce, and Freshline Foods, and past CPMA Chair George Pitsikoulis, President and CEO of Canadawide Fruit Wholesalers Inc.The three talk leadership, advocacy, and the future of fresh produce. From navigating supply chain and geopolitical challenges to setting priorities for the year ahead, this candid conversation looks at where we’ve been, what’s next, and how CPMA continues to drive impact for the industry.
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  • Something Fresh: A New Season of Produce Talks
    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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About Produce Talks

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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