Produce Talks
Latest Episodes
CPMA Innovation Zone Company Spotlight (Part 2)
We hear from 3 different innovative companies about their products and their experiences at the Innovation Zone at the CPMA Convention and Trade Show.
Government Proposals for Packaging Regulations
In this episode, Dan Duguay, CPMAs Sustainability Specialist, provides an update on the Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) packaging regulations that aim to significantly reduce plastic pac
CPMA Produce Champion MP Kody Blois
This episode features CPMA President, Ron Lemaire, CPMA Board Member, Kendra Mills of the PEI Potato Board, and the 2023 CPMA Produce Champion, Member of Parliament (MP) Kody Blois, in a discussion ab
Young Professionals – Growing in Produce
In this episode, we listen to the recording of the Learning Lounge from the recent CPMAs Convention and Trade Show in Toronto. Moderator Stewart Lapage from Oppy talks with 4 Passion for Produce Alum
Women in Produce
This is the recording of a Learning Lounge from the recent CPMA Convention and Trade Show in Toronto. Effective leadership is essential to ensure sustainability and innovation across the produce indus
Between Two Chairs
In this episode, were excited to present the annual Between Two Chairs podcast. Ron Lemaire shares stories with the previous CPMA Chair Mario Masellis and current CPMA Chair Colin Chapdelaine. Mari
The Changing Supply Chain – A Buyer’s Perspective
In this episode, we listen to the recording of the Learning Lounge from the recent CPMAs Convention and Trade Show in Toronto.Supply chain challenges continue to impact the fresh produce industry. Co
Mentorship and the CPMA Passion for Produce Program
Greg Ogiba is the Chair of the CPMA Education Committee and President of Mike and Mikes. In this episode, Greg leads a discussion about mentorship and CPMAs Passion for Produce Program with Jessica
Saving money on food: Insights from the nutrition community
In this episode, CPMAs registered dietitian, Jen Ong Tone, discusses money-saving tips to help consumers continue to eat healthy with fruits and vegetables. She is joined by Christina Iaboni and Laur
Sustainable Produce Packaging
This episode tackles the challenging goal of reducing plastics in produce packaging. Daniel Duguay is CPMAs packaging specialist and coordinator for the pilot project developing sustainable packaging