From left to right are MPP Trevor Jones (Ontario Minister of Agriculture); James Maloney-MP for Etobicoke—Lakeshore; Sophie Chatel– Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food; The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food; The Right Honourable Mark Carney,  Prime Minister of Canada,  Steve Bamford of Fresh Advancement and past CPMA Chair, Quinton Woods of Gwillimdale Produce Ltd.; Jeff Madu of Windset Farm and Dan Martin of […]

Organic produce barely existed at retail in the mid-1980s. If a shopper asked for organic apples or lettuce, the produce manager’s answer was almost always “No.” Stores didn’t carry it, ads didn’t promote it, and departments had no dedicated organic sections.   Everything changed in February 1989 with the Alar scare. Overnight, consumer concern about […]

Which Fruit Is Most Nutritious? Fiber: apples and pears. Vitamin A: peaches and cantaloupe. Vitamin B-9 (folate): citrus fruits. Vitamin B (others): bananas, blueberries, and kiwifruit. Vitamin C: oranges, grapefruit, and strawberries. Vitamin E: kiwifruit, blackberries, and mango. Potassium: bananas and kiwi. While there is no single “perfect” fruit, berries and citrus fruits are generally […]

Today’s success isn’t about working longer, harder, faster, or even smarter. It’s about working “different.”   Own your results. Personally. Completely. No excuses. Not the economy. Not management. Not marketing. Not training. Not customers. Not “that silly idea someone came up with.” It is never someone else’s responsibility to make your performance better. Top sellers […]

  Examples of common merchandising displays used throughout the produce department. Wall Display Basket Displays Refrigerated Glass Door Merchandising Refrigerated Wall Cases Island Displays Produce Department Displays