26.04.2023
A First! The QPMA continues to invest in the industry’s next generation and is extremely proud to have awarded its first bursary to a Laval University student. Congratulations to Anthony Cousineau, a third-year student in the agronomy program at Université Laval. If you want to find out more about him, go to https://lnkd.in/eukuGC6q He is […]
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29.03.2023
The QPMA applauds the leadership of Ministers Lamontagne and Bibeau and the synergy of all agri-food sector stakeholders for their commitment to sustainable agriculture. The new five-year $955 million Canadian Partnership for Sustainable Agriculture agreement is a concrete demonstration of their support for programs that encourage research, adaptation and innovative initiatives. This will allow our […]
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11.01.2023
DECEMBER 01 2022 As part of this initiative, Mr. Sébastien Brossard, agroeconomist, project agent, visits 250 stores among the 3 large chains (IGA-SOBEYS, LOBLAWS, METRO), retailers and fruit shops, across Quebec, since the end of June 2022 until November 2022 to assess the positioning and promotional efforts of Quebec fruits and vegetables and provide information tools on […]
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11.01.2023
NOVEMBER 13 2022 The QPMA, as a partner of the Fruits and Vegetables Growers of Canada (FVGC), invites you to take part in this survey. Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) has requested use information for the insecticide methoxyfenozide. Methoxyfenozide (in the end use product Intrepid Insecticide) is registered for the control of insects in a […]
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11.01.2023
NOVEMBER 13 2022 This is the time to present your situation and express your opinion! As Quebec got its new government, the QPMA is called upon to represent its members, the realities of the produce industry. To get a current and realistic portrait of Quebec’s produce industry labor issue, and so to defend your interests, w invite you […]
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11.01.2023
SEPTEMBER 26 2022 Thank you to all those who responded to our Workforce Flash Survey last April. Your responses enabled Sophie Perreault, QPMA CEO, to present a well-founded assessment of our industry’s labor to Ministers André Lamontagne (MAPAQ- Agriculture, Fisherie and agrifood) and Jean Boulet (MTESS- Labor, Employement and Social solidarity). With Quebec in the midst of an […]
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11.01.2023
JULY 28 2022 NOTICE2022 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Friday, August 19, 2022 at 8:00 amat La Malbaie To all QPMA active members Dear members,As a member of the Quebec Produce Marketing Association, you are requested to attendthe QPMA Annual General Meeting to be held on :Friday August 19, 2022 at 8:00 AM At Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu181 Rue RichelieuLa Malbaie, QuebecG5A 1X7 The […]
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11.01.2023
JUNE 28 2022 To all QPMA active members Dear members, The Quebec Produce Marketing Association’s nomination committee informs you that an election of the directors should be held at the Annual General Meeting on Friday, August 19th, 2022 at the Fairmont – Le Manoir Richelieu, Charlevoix. ELECTION PROCEDURE FOR DIRECTORS CANDIDATES WANTEDFOR ONE POSITION – THE WHOLESALER-IMPORTER-EXPORTER SECTOR […]
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