Ron Lemaire

Global Meeting Set for the Development of an International Standard for Compostable Produce Stickers

September 26, 2024 Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA)

In an effort to accelerate the development and transition towards compostable PLUs worldwide, both the fresh produce and organics recycling industries will be meeting in Niagara Falls, Canada, on October 1st to develop the framework to create this global standard. …

CPMA joins Parliamentarians’ Visit to Washington in Support of Canadian Fresh Produce Sector

April 18, 2024 Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA)

They held discussions around issues of impact on Canada and USA agriculture trade in addition to key files for the fresh fruits and vegetable sector. These included food as medicine, the importance of integrated supply chains, food security within North America and financial protection for fresh produce sellers through Bill C-280, the Financial Protection for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Farmers Act, currently before the Canadian Senate. …

A Canadian Perspective: On The Pandemic, On Produce and Progress

December 7, 2021 Jim Prevor’s Perishable Pundit

Ron Lemaire, president of the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA), will be one of the expert presenters for this year’s Global Trade Symposium, which takes place Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, and leads into the Opening Reception of the New York Produce Show and Conference. …