Produce Talks

In this episode we will learn about this joint initiative from The Canadian Produce Marketing Association, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Canadian Public Health Association and the Canadian Cancer Society to improve fruit and veggie consumption in Canada. Featured are Sue Lewis, Director of Market Development at CPMA; Carol Harrison, a Registered Dietician; and finally Ethan Adeland - Managing Director, Partnerships & Marketing with Food Bloggers of Canada Inc.

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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’ll be back with Part Two of the series with a roundtable discussion covering issues that are top of mind for our sector including: expanding access to export trade markets, enhancing sustainability, bolstering our sector’s competitiveness and much more.

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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 University and
Kathryn Grandy from Proprietary Variety Management to talk about the launch of the Cosmic Crisp apple and
look more broadly at the breeding processes and innovation behind developing a
new variety. We also talk apple varieties with Mac Riggan from Chelan Fresh and
table grape varieties with Bill Poulos from Oppy.

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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 the forefront. CPMA
has recognized the need for an integrated industry approach that best meets
regulatory requirements, while keeping produce safe and affordable for the end
consumer. To that end, the CPMA Plastics Packaging Working Group was
established to identify efforts underway within the industry, determine best
practices, and develop an industry-supported roadmap to maintaining food
quality and safety while reducing the environmental impact of plastics. On this
episode of Produce Talks, we review the results of a consumer insight survey on
plastic packaging with pollster David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data, and speak
with Crystal Howe of Ice River Springs about their water bottles made from 100%
recycled plastic.

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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 is as competitive as ever, and as a result we’re seeing unique
strategies to reach specific demographics, while companies vie to position
themselves at the top of the market by focusing on convenience, speed, quality,
sustainability and much more.

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