Produce Talks

This episode dives into sustainable agriculture and looks at alternative production practices that we are seeing across Canada. It is estimated that by 2050, the world's population will rise to almos…

As supply chains, investors, and government all push to reduce impacts on the environment, the ability to measure and demonstrate sustainability credentials from farm to retail becomes paramount. On …

This episode features a panel of young professionals in the produce industry with a lens on the development, recruitment, and retention of young talent in our sector. We look back on 2020 and explore…

With greater demand and sales on-line, customer experience enhancements, and COVID-19 protocols in place, the retail landscape has changed dramatically in 2020. This episode dives into retail trends …

On this episode, CPMA President, Ron Lemaire speaks with 2020 CPMA award winners about their careers, key focuses, and the industry changes they have seen and experienced through the years. Ron first…

Food safety has become a more and more prevalent topic for the produce sector and for regulators. This episode focuses on food recalls and the impacts and processes when a foodborne illness outbreak …

On this episode, we unpack new developments and barriers to automation and technology across the produce sector. As labour gaps remain, the future of automation, robotics and innovation is a large fo…

On this episode of Produce Talks, we feature an interview with CPMA Chair Davis Yung of Fresh Direct Produce and CPMA Past Chair Oleen Smethurst of Costco Canada for our annual Between Two Chairs spe…

This episode, as we hit the three month mark of the COVID-19 pandemic, we revisit the impacts along the supply
chain and unpack the key takeaways since March as businesses continue to adapt
and prepa…

Ensuring food quality, sustaining food availability, reducing waste, minimizing costs to consumers and maximizing recyclability – all while mitigating the impacts on the environment – makes the conve…

This episode, we unpack fairtrade practices as an influential
method to sustainability. We spoke with Jennie Coleman, President of Equifruit
about their approach to sustainability and the Fairtrade c…

On this episode, we dive into the impacts, responses and anticipated future risks of the COVID-19 outbreak across the entire produce supply chain. We feature interviews with industry leaders Davis Yu…

Dietitians are critical in supporting the health and
wellness of Canadians. On this episode, we dive into the diverse roles and
responsibilities of dietitians and how they impact the eating habits of
…

CPMA hosts a roundtable discussion with political insiders representing the Liberal, Conservative and New Democratic parties. We continue the conversation on the political landscape of our new minori…

We're gearing up for the 95th CPMA Convention and Trade Show in May in Toronto and that includes our Learning Lounge sessions on the trade show floor! One of the Learning Lounge sessions that we alwa…

On this episode, we sit down with David Coletto of Abacus Data to explore the political landscape of our new minority government and what it means for Canada’s fresh produce industry. In the New Year…

We dive into all the dynamic components and drivers behind
the launch of a new variety – specifically looking at apples and table grapes.
We kick off the episode with Kate Evans from Washington State…

As the potentially damaging effects of plastic packaging on
our ecosystem has grown to be more visible to consumers through mainstream and
social media, the issue of plastics in produce has come to t…

On this episode, we speak with
Mary Scianna from Grocery Business Magazine and Chris Elliott from Restaurants
Canada, to discuss current consumer trends in grocery and in restaurants. The
marketplace…

Businesses in our sector are continually
innovating to meet industry demands and consumer expectations. Challenges
around labour, food waste, forecasting and so much more have inspired companies
to a…