resources.aspxLates News from APM Solutions(c) APM Solutions. All rights reserved.5North American Produce Transportation Working Group Releases Best Practices Produce Transportation Guidelines Assist Industry and Reduce Potential Disputes January 17, 2012 – The North American Produce Transportation Working Group (NAPTWG), representing produce transportation stakeholders from associations and industry groups across North America, announced today the availability of the new North American Produce Transportation Guidelines. The document integrates multiple existing ...http://www.hortcouncil.ca/article/2012/1/23/north-american-produce-transportation-working-group-releases-best-practices.aspxMon, 23 Jan 2012 10:26:23 GMTFurther to the December 7, 2011 announcement by Prime Minister Harper and President Obama regarding the release of the Canada-United States Regulatory Cooperation Council’s (RCC) Joint Action Plan, initial RCC stakeholder sessions are now planned. Scheduled for January 30 and 31, 2012 in Washington DC, the RCC is offering opportunities for stakeholder organizations to provide input and advice regarding the technical aspects of the RCC Joint Action Plan. For more ...http://www.hortcouncil.ca/article/2012/1/5/stakeholder-sessions-planned.aspxThu, 05 Jan 2012 14:17:49 GMTOTTAWA – Canada’s Horticultural Industry is enthusiastic about the Joint Action Plan initiatives proposed at today’s Regulatory Cooperation Council meeting, where Prime Minister Stephen Harper and President Barack Obama, discussed two action plans designed to assist cross-border trade and align regulatory approaches between Canada and the United States. The broad plan is being well received and commended by all sectors. CHC President, Jack Bates, notes that "the Joint ...http://www.hortcouncil.ca/article/2011/12/8/canadas-horticultural-industry-enthusiastic-about-historic-harper-and-obama-action-plan.aspxThu, 08 Dec 2011 14:52:54 GMTThe Canadian Horticultural Council (CHC) and the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) have partnered to raise the profile of the horticultural sector with elected officials through a series of targeted meetings and a gala reception. On November 22-23, representatives from the CHC and CPMA will meet with MPs to discuss priority issues facing the horticultural industry. These discussions will be framed around topics such as financial risk mitigation, health and biosecurity. On November ...http://www.hortcouncil.ca/article/2011/11/15/chc-and-cpma-to-co-host-fall-harvest-event.aspxTue, 15 Nov 2011 09:45:13 GMTOn November 17, 2011, the NAFTA Technical Working Group on Pesticides’ Stakeholder-Government Meeting is schedule to take place in in Arlington, Virginia. Agenda topics include an update on key science and policy issues, joint/global reviews of pesticide submissions, international pesticides initiatives, and two special break-out sessions on encouraging minor-use joint reviews and streamlining the registration process. The preliminary public agenda is available for consultation at ...http://www.hortcouncil.ca/article/2011/11/4/public-agenda-for-nafta-technical-working-group-on-pesticides-stakeholder-government-meeting-available-for-review.aspxFri, 04 Nov 2011 10:03:04 GMTSobeys has expanded its leadership team to include an Executive Vice-President. Francois Vimard, formerly Chief Financial Officer, has been promoted to this position. Paul Jewer, the current Senior Vice-President will replace Vimard as its Chief Financial Officer. Sobeys’multi-format operations will be led by Jason Potter, formerly President of Operations of Sobeys' Atlantic region, and Marc Poulin will continue to lead the retailer's IGA operations in Quebec. For more information ...http://www.hortcouncil.ca/article/2011/10/25/sobeys-expands-its-leadership-team-and-splits-executive-responsibility-hoping-to-improve-efficiency.aspxTue, 25 Oct 2011 11:52:43 GMTTruro, Nova Scotia, September 13, 2011 - Canadian farmers will benefit from a partnership between the Government of Canada, industry and universities across Canada to boost producer profitability through green agriculture technologies. Today, MP Scott Armstrong (Cumberland - Colchester - Musquodoboit Valley), on behalf of Agricultural Minister Gerry Ritz, announced an investment of over $850,000 to the Nova Scotia Agricultural College to study and develop on-farm tools for applying ...http://www.hortcouncil.ca/article/2011/9/13/government-of-canada-supports-canadian-farmers-through-green-research.aspxTue, 13 Sep 2011 09:20:44 GMTGreenhouse investments in Essex County have already exceeded $90 million this past year and are expected to rise between $400 and $500 million in the next three to five years. A great portion of the greenhouse construction is slated for the Leamington and Kingsville area, an area known for its large cluster of greenhouse vegetable production. For more details on the greenhouse expansion please consult the the Windsor Star article published on August 23, 2011.http://www.hortcouncil.ca/article/2011/9/2/up-to-24500-million-of-greenhouse-construction-is-expected-to-take-place-in-ontario-in-the-next-3-to-5-years.aspxFri, 02 Sep 2011 15:43:30 GMTInnovative Food Packaging to Open the Way for Safe, Long-Distance Shipping Summerland, British Columbia, August 12, 2011 – The Government of Canada is supporting research into innovative packaging that will extend the shelf-life of fresh produce and boost the bottom line for Canadian horticulture producers. Dan Albas, Member of Parliament for Okanagan-Coquihalla, announced an investment of more than $261,000 to Innovative Food Systems Corp. on behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry ...http://www.hortcouncil.ca/article/2011/8/12/investment-in-food-packaging-research-will-go-the-distance-for-growers.aspxFri, 12 Aug 2011 13:16:56 GMTOn July 30, Canadians are encouraged to recognize the hard work of Canadian farmers and food producers by taking part in Food Day Canada celebrations and eating Canadian food.   “Canadians should be proud of our farmers and processors for producing some of the tastiest, safest and freshest products in the world,” said Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz. “On July 30th and all year round, we encourage Canadians to incorporate all-Canadian ingredients in their meals at home, ...http://www.hortcouncil.ca/article/2011/7/28/government-of-canada-encourages-all-to-e2809ceat-canadiane2809d-on-food-day.aspxThu, 28 Jul 2011 11:48:49 GMTThe Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) is pleased to launch this exciting new tool for its members involved in the fresh produce industry in Canada. The new Doing Business in Canada tool will guide CPMA members to the Canadian federal requirements of the key government departments (the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Canada Border Services Agency and Health Canada) and will provide shortcuts to the many requirements for doing business in the fresh fruit and vegetable industry in ...http://www.hortcouncil.ca/article/2011/7/13/cpma-launches-new-members-only-doing-business-in-canada-tool.aspxWed, 13 Jul 2011 08:56:47 GMTOTTAWA – The Canadian Potato Council (CPC) is challenging the conclusions of a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine on potatoes and potato consumption, which wrongly depicts potatoes as a hindrance to weight loss and maintaining a healthy body weight. The majority of the scientific nutrition community states that potatoes are nutrient-dense, meaning many nutrients are obtained for the amount of calories. According to leading nutritionists such as Dr. ...http://www.hortcouncil.ca/article/2011/7/5/canadian-potato-industry-responds-to-study-depicting-potatoes-as-unhealthy.aspxTue, 05 Jul 2011 15:26:41 GMTClick here to view the Minor Use Pesticides Program Project Statuses ending June 8/11: Registrations, Submissions & Registrations, and Project Status by Crop. http://www.hortcouncil.ca/article/2011/6/13/mupp-project-statuses-for-june-8.aspxMon, 13 Jun 2011 11:40:02 GMTThe following article was published in the Globe and Mail on May 12, 2011: Waiting for the flood: Manitoba farmers caught in agonizing routine Doug Connery should be planting. And seeding. And harvesting. In a normal year, by this time, “the asparagus would be coming up like grass.” Instead, he and 30-odd employees have spent the week frantically preparing his farmland for a purposely caused flood that has yet to take place. The Manitoba government again postponed plans to punch ...http://www.hortcouncil.ca/article/2011/5/13/flood-impact-on-manitoba-horticulture-producers-may-be-long-term.aspxFri, 13 May 2011 13:29:45 GMT Farm workers have no right to unionize, top court rules (Globe and Mail April 29, 2011) http://www.hortcouncil.ca/article/2011/4/29/supreme-court-of-canada-rules-ontario-farm-workers-cant-unionize.aspxFri, 29 Apr 2011 12:51:58 GMT A fact sheet on managing late blight disease in potatoes is now available. Click here to read.   http://www.hortcouncil.ca/article/2011/4/15/late-blight-fact-sheet-now-available.aspxFri, 15 Apr 2011 11:00:28 GMTOver 150 delegates attended the Canadian Horticultural Council’s 89th Annual General Meeting, which ran March 8-11 in Ottawa. This year’s event provided another opportunity for CHC members, industry representatives and government officials from across the country to network, learn, and contribute to national policy objectives for the coming year. Incoming CHC President Jack Bates (right) congratulates outgoing President Andy Vermeulen on a successful year at the 89th Annual General Meeting. ...http://www.hortcouncil.ca/article/2011/3/16/agm-a-success.aspxWed, 16 Mar 2011 10:48:18 GMTThe 2011 Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Horticultural Council (March 8 - 11) is fast approaching. Below are social event listings and keynote speaker highlights. Week at a Glance Events  Keynote Speakers  Registration    http://www.hortcouncil.ca/article/2011/3/2/chc-annual-general-meeting-e28093-events-and-keynote-speakers.aspxWed, 02 Mar 2011 10:54:03 GMTYou are invited to attend a CanadaGAP Stakeholders’ Meeting being held before the Canadian Horticultural Council’s 89th Annual General Meeting. Your feedback is important to us. CanadaGAP program participants, CHC members, Certification Bodies, auditors and customer respresentatives are invited to participate in a discussion about the program. Date: Tuesday, March 8, 2011 Time: 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Location: The Westin Ottawa (room: Governor General III) 11 Colonel By Drive, ...http://www.hortcouncil.ca/article/2011/1/18/canadagap-stakeholders-meeting-to-be-held-before-the-canadian-horticultural-councils-2011-annual-general-meeting.aspxTue, 18 Jan 2011 10:18:01 GMTClick here to read the approved Minor Use Label Expansions from Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency from May 1 to November 8, 2010. These registrations will provide growers with much needed management tools. The minor use projects were initiated by the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Pest Management Centre's Minor Use Pesticides Program. http://www.hortcouncil.ca/article/2010/11/16/pest-management-centre-minor-use-label-expansions.aspxTue, 16 Nov 2010 11:00:40 GMTOn October 19, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) announced its final determination, upholding the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers’ (OGVG) complaint of injurious dumping by the Netherlands of bell peppers into the Canadian marketplace. The complaint, which was filed in December 2009, alleged that imports of greenhouse bell peppers originating or exported from the Netherlands were being dumped and that the dumping of these goods was causing injury to the Canadian industry. ...http://www.hortcouncil.ca/article/2010/10/21/anti-dumping-case-bell-peppers-from-the-netherlands-subject-to-a-duty-for-the-next-five-years.aspxThu, 21 Oct 2010 14:24:30 GMTYou are invited to attend a CanadaGAP Stakeholders’ Meeting being held before the Canadian Horticultural Council’s 2011 Annual General Meeting. DATE: Tuesday, March 8, 2011 TIME: 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm LOCATION: The Westin Ottawa (room TBD) REGISTRATION FEE: No charge, but advance registration is required. Your feedback is important to us. CanadaGAP program participants, CHC members, Certification Bodies, auditors, and customer representatives are invited to participate in a ...http://www.hortcouncil.ca/article/2010/10/14/canadagap-stakeholders-meeting-to-be-held-before-the-canadian-horticultural-councils-2011-annual-general-meeting.aspxThu, 14 Oct 2010 11:24:53 GMTThe Fall 2010 issue of the Canadian Horticultural Council’s quarterly magazine, Fresh Thinking, is now available. Click here to download. All CHC members will receive a copy in the mail. http://www.hortcouncil.ca/article/2010/10/7/fall-2010-issue-of-fresh-thinking-now-available.aspxThu, 07 Oct 2010 13:28:16 GMTClick here to read. http://www.hortcouncil.ca/article/2010/9/24/government-response-to-competitiveness-of-canadian-agriculture-third-report-of-the-standing-committee-on-agriculture-and-agri-food.aspxFri, 24 Sep 2010 11:04:20 GMT  The Canadian Horticultural Council’s proposal for an Agri-Science Cluster for Horticulture is being funded in the amount of $3,600,000 for the period of April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2013. Under the terms and conditions of the program, industry is required to provide $976,000 in matching funds. This represents a significant contribution to the sector. Minister of Agriculture Gerry Ritz made the announcement in Morristown, Nova Scotia on August 31, 2010. "This targeted investment will bring ...http://www.hortcouncil.ca/article/2010/9/2/minister-ritz-announces-2436-million-for-research-and-innovation-in-canadas-horticultural-sector.aspxThu, 02 Sep 2010 08:21:57 GMTThe Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) and Quebec Produce Marketing Association (QPMA) are pleased to offer their members a new tool to facilitate their business activities. Download the comprehensive English and French PLU List as facilitated by CPMA and QPMA to meet the needs of their respective memberships. The list combines the English and French PLUs for all commodities managed by the International Federation for Produce Standards (IFPS). The translation is certified by a ...http://www.hortcouncil.ca/article/2010/8/25/cpma-and-qpma-announce-the-first-translated-version-of-the-internationally-standardized-plu-list-for-produce.aspxWed, 25 Aug 2010 08:48:54 GMTThe CHC is pleased to announce the CanadaGAP (On-Farm Food Safety) Program certification options B and C have now been successfully benchmarked against the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) requirements. GFSI approval means CanadaGAP is recognized as equivalent to other GFSI-benchmarked food safety programs for the primary production sector, such as SQF 1000, GlobalGAP (food safety elements only) and PrimusGFS, which many buyers require, both in Canada and abroad. The CanadaGAP scheme ...http://www.hortcouncil.ca/article/2010/6/1/first-canadian-food-safety-program-to-achieve-international-recognition-by-the-global-food-safety-initiative-(gfsi).aspxTue, 01 Jun 2010 13:23:41 GMTOn May 12, members of the CHC Greenhouse Committee met in B.C. for tours of Glenwood Valley Farms, hosted by Herb Schlacht, and Sunnyside Greenhouse, hosted by Bram Moerman. The Committee also met at the B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission office in Delta in the afternoon. Thank you to our B.C. hosts for a great tour and meeting.                           http://www.hortcouncil.ca/article/2010/5/21/chc-greenhouse-committee-tour.aspxFri, 21 May 2010 09:32:56 GMTAgriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Member of Parliament Joe Preston (Elgin-Middlesex-London) announced the investment of more than $750,000 to help the CHC continue to develop a national on-farm food safety system (CanadaGAP Program) that will strengthen the horticulture industry and help them show how safe their products are on the world stage. Click here to read the news release, or visit www.canadagap.ca. Click here to read Murray Porteous's speech. Photo left to right: Member of ...http://www.hortcouncil.ca/article/2010/5/3/government-of-canada-invests-in-traceability-for-canadian-horticulture-producers.aspxMon, 03 May 2010 08:59:17 GMTClick on the links below to download the Minor Use Pesticides Program (MUPP) Priorities selected at the Canadian Minor Use Pesticide Priorities Setting Workshop on March 23-25, 2010 in Ottawa. Entomology Priorities Pathology Priorities Regional Upgrades Weed Priorities http://www.hortcouncil.ca/article/2010/4/19/minor-use-pesticide-program-(mupp)-priorities-selected-at-the-canadian-prioritization-workshop-in-march-2010.aspxMon, 19 Apr 2010 12:58:13 GMTCHC Members: the 2010 Resolutions as Adopted are now available by clicking here.     http://www.hortcouncil.ca/article/2010/3/12/2010-resolutions-as-adopted-at-the-88th-annual-general-meeting-now-available.aspxFri, 12 Mar 2010 11:38:47 GMTFor more information, or to register, click here: http://www.hortcouncil.ca/en/events/annual-general-meeting.aspx http://www.hortcouncil.ca/article/2010/1/18/join-us-for-the-chc-agm-2010-farm-and-industry-tour-on-march-2.aspxMon, 18 Jan 2010 13:06:44 GMTWelcome to our new website, which will have plenty of new content and be easier to navigate. CHC Members: If you have any problems logging in with your old password, please contact us. We hope you enjoy our new look! http://www.hortcouncil.ca/article/2009/12/7/welcome-to-our-new-website.aspxMon, 07 Dec 2009 08:00:00 GMT