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Useful Marketing Links

(updated on May 29, 2008)

For more information on Canadian produce marketing organizations, please follow the links below.

Canadian Council of Grocery Distributors
The Canadian Council of Grocery Distributors (CCGD) is a not for profit organization committed to advancing and promoting the grocery and foodservice distribution industry in Canada.

Canadian Produce Marketing Association
Based in Ottawa, Ontario, the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) is a not-for-profit organization representing companies that are active in the marketing of fresh fruits and vegetables in Canada from the farm gate to the dinner plate. 

Foodland Ontario
The Foodland Ontario program, which has been in existance for more than 25 years, is part of the provincial government's Market Development Branch at the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. 

Ontario Produce Marketing Association
The Ontario Produce Marketing Association (OPMA) was founded in 1990 as a non-profit organization whose members are involved in the distribution and marketing of fresh fruit and vegetables in the province of Ontario.

Grow Our Farms

The President's Council was formed in 2004 to promote dialogue and collaboration amongst the various agriculture groups in the province and to address the broad issues and challenges facing the agricultural industry.

"Farming Grows Ontario's Future" is a communications program developed by the President's Council to help consumers understand and appreciate Ontario agriculture and the farmers who produce their food. In addition to the website, the campaign includes a series of television ads.