Members of the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food, on behalf of the Canadian Produce Marketing Association, I'd like to thank you for the opportunity to speak to you today on the topic of the next agricultural policy framework.
CPMA is a 92-year-old trade association representing over 800 Canadian and international members, who are responsible for 90% of the fresh fruit and vegetable sales in Canada. Our diverse membership is made up of every segment of the produce industry supply chain, from grower-shippers to packers, distributors, food service operators, and retailers.