Produce Talks

Canadian Produce Marketing Association

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Produce Talks is the monthly CPMA podcast. The podcast is available through the CPMA website and iTunes, with member exclusive content reserved for the CPMA member community. Each month we explore issues and developments in the produce industry by connecting with our members and a network of experts.

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May 30, 2023

The Changing Supply Chain – A Buyer’s Perspective

In this episode, we listen to the recording of the Learning Lounge from the recent CPMA’s Convention and Trade Show in Toronto.Supply chain challenges continue to impact the fresh produce industry. Compounding these issues, geopolitical, weather and economic impacts are now at the forefront of pressure to maintain the supply of fresh produce in a period of increasing concern about food prices. Canadian buyers will speak to their biggest challenges, the potential impacts across their supply chains and what changes they may be anticipating in the year ahead. Moderator: Mario Masellis – Catania Worldwide, CPMA Chair 2022-2023 Panelists: • Andrea Vandergrift – Costco Wholesale Canada • Lindsay Young – Federated Cooperatives Ltd • Sierra Johnston – Save-On-Foods • Jeff Fowler – Sobeys Inc • Jen Zavala – Gordon Food Service Canada We are very pleased to add a new short segment to each of our monthly episodes called Industry Insights. At the end of this episode, we’ll hear from Mike Mauti with some statistics from the Canadian consumer market. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast series sponsor,Nature Fresh Farms.