Produce Talks

Produce Talks


Latest Episodes

CPMA Innovation Zone Company Spotlight (Part 2)
February 26, 2024

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
November 30, 2023

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
September 29, 2023

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
August 30, 2023

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
July 31, 2023

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
June 29, 2023

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
May 30, 2023

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
March 30, 2023

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
February 27, 2023

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
December 29, 2022

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