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Mar 03

New Canada Digital Adoption Program / Nouveau Programme canadien d’adoption du numérique

By admin Advocacy, Industry Affairs, Policy Agenda

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the launch of the Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP), to help Canadian small- and medium-sized businesses grow their online presence and upgrade or…

Feb 28

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Milk Container Recycling in British Columbia

By admin Industry Affairs, Policy Agenda

In BC, retailers are required to accept them back at retail, although there are limitations on the quantities accepted. Return-It is strongly encouraging consumers to return the containers to Return-It…

Feb 24

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In Remembrance Ken Nilsson

By admin Press Releases

It is with CFIG’s deepest sorrow that we inform you of the sudden passing of Ken Nilsson on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, on Vancouver Island. If you would like to…

Feb 14

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Ontario Moving to Next Phase of Reopening on February 17

By admin Advocacy, Industry Affairs, News, Policy Agenda

TORONTO — With key public health and health system indicators continuing to improve, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is cautiously and gradually easing…

Feb 10

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Registration now open CPMA 2022 Convention and Trade Show

By admin Advocacy, Events, Industry Affairs, News, Policy Agenda

Early bird registration and hotel booking for the 2022 CPMA Convention and Trade Show are underway! CPMA’s Annual Trade Show is Canada’s largest event dedicated to the produce industry. This year’s show will…

Feb 09

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Flow of plastic packaging in business-to-business operations

By admin Advocacy, Industry Affairs, Policy Agenda

An email was sent out on Thursday, February 3rd, 2022 regarding a request for your organization’s members’ participation in a national study entitled “Flow of plastic packaging in Business-to-business operations:…

Jan 21

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In Memoriam Merlen Kropf

By admin News

Independent grocer Merlen Kropf, founder L&M Food Markets in 1965, passed away on January 19, 2022. The family business, which included his wife Doreen as his partner, and his children…

Jan 21

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Ontario Food Terminal Rapid Tests’ Bulletin

By admin Advocacy, Industry Affairs, Policy Agenda

Shared on behalf of Bruce Nicholas, OFTB General Manager, Secretary Treasurer. Based on your meeting yesterday with the OFTB Chair, General Manager and government officials, the Board has issued the…

Jan 21

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Salmonella outbreak investigation – Update to public communications planned

By admin Advocacy, Industry Affairs

Just a quick heads-up that the Public Health Agency of Canada will be updating its Public Health Notice for the Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak linked to frozen whole kernel corn to…

Jan 21

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Consultation on proposed change to size of diced potatoes

By admin Advocacy, Industry Affairs

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has launched a public consultation on a proposed change to the regulations governing the size of diced or cubed white potatoes packaged in hermetically…

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New Canada Digital Adoption Program / Nouveau Programme canadien d’adoption du numérique

Milk Container Recycling in British Columbia

In Remembrance Ken Nilsson

Ontario Moving to Next Phase of Reopening on February 17

Registration now open CPMA 2022 Convention and Trade Show

Flow of plastic packaging in business-to-business operations

In Memoriam Merlen Kropf

Ontario Food Terminal Rapid Tests’ Bulletin

Salmonella outbreak investigation – Update to public communications planned

Consultation on proposed change to size of diced potatoes

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