We are a not for profit organization, representing the Ontario produce industry from field to plate. #ONTProduce #producenews check out: @ProduceSimple
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7 Nov 2024
The Ontario Produce Marketing Association's Awards and Gala is being held Nov. 22 in Vaughan at the Bellvue Manor! Featuring exquisite food, cocktails, MC Joe Pillitteri and a live band! theopma.ca/event/2024-opma-g…
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27 Sep 2024
A big shout out to the OPMA sponsors who helped us hold a great 29th annual golf tournament this week! We could not do it without you! @AlgomaOrchards @YourTaylorFarms @EarthFreshFarms @SeawayFarmsNOTL @Nature_Fresh @tkfreshproduce
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13 Sep 2024
The OPMA's annual golf tournament is coming soon! Meet growers, packers, shippers, wholesalers, retailers, brokers and more! theopma.ca/event/2024-annual… #grocery #retailers #produceindustry #golf #lionhead
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11 Sep 2024
The OPMA golf tournament for Sept. 25 is filling up! Come experience Lionhead Golf course and enjoy networking, contests, food and more! theopma.ca/event/2024-annual…
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29 Aug 2024
Productive morning sharing the positive story of #Ontario's growing #agrifood sector with several media outlets:
✅871,000 #agriculture jobs in Ontario, 1 in 9 of all jobs.
✅Almost 30,000 new #agri-jobs overall created since 2018.
✅$51 billion in agri-food GDP every year, up $3 billion since 2018.
✅Exports up 65% since 2018, to $26.2 billion.
We want more investment & growth in Ontario's agri-food sector! #ONpoli
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6 Jul 2024
Une belle journée pour supporter Laura 🫶
Supporting our girl Laura
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12 Aug 2024
You won't want to miss out on the Ontario Produce Marketing's 29th annual Golf Tournament being held Sept. 25, 2024 at Lionhead Golf. theopma.ca/event/2024-annual…
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CLOSING SOON!
Nominations for the Excellence in Agriculture Awards close next Monday, July 22 at 11:59 pm! Don’t forget to submit your nominations to recognize a leader in Ontario agriculture and food industry.
#Ontag
#GrowingONtogether
ALT Image of two people working in a greenhouse with the text, “Apply today! 2024 Excellence in Agriculture Awards.”
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24 Jun 2024
Make sure to save the date! The OPMA will be hosting the 29th annual golf tournament at Lionhead Golf Club in Brampton on Wednesday, Sept. 25th. For tickets: theopma.ca/event/2024-annual…
#golftournament #opma #fromfieldtoplate
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29 Feb 2024
I want to thank the Ontario Produce Marketing Association for organizing a meeting and tour with Vince, Joe and Steve from TK Fresh in Etobicoke.
Because of @ONTProduce I’ve learned more about how fresh fruits and vegetables get from farms to stores!
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10 Feb 2024
The Ontario Produce Marketing Association, with partner Numerator, has released consumer research findings from Q4 2023. 71% of Canadian consumers think that inflation will increase in the months ahead, a belief that impacts produce purchases.
@ONTProduce
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16 Dec 2023
Boxes being distributed all across ONT containing fresh produce for a family of 4 for an entire week!
An amazing event to be a part to ensure families in need are fed
Thank you @BreakfastClubz @ONFoodTerminal 4 all of the amazing work being done!
@tpsJohnson #christmasspirit
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16 Dec 2023
So many volunteers behind the scenes who do their part to make a difference
16 Dec 2023
Boxes being distributed all across ONT containing fresh produce for a family of 4 for an entire week!
An amazing event to be a part to ensure families in need are fed
Thank you @BreakfastClubz @ONFoodTerminal 4 all of the amazing work being done!
@tpsJohnson #christmasspirit
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16 Dec 2023
Amazing initiative and privileged to be part of it this Year. Over a thousand food hampers were prepared by volunteers and will be distributed to families in need. Thank you Zubeda and Rick for all you do @BreakfastClubz @ONTProduce
16 Dec 2023
My new friend Owen & @tpsJohnson had fun this AM as we were handing out “prank tickets” to the amazing volunteers at the annual @BreakfastClubz event at the @ONFoodTerminal !
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5 Dec 2023
Each year, over 20,000 legal migrant farm workers come to Ontario to work on fruit and vegetable farms. They do so under the government-regulated SAWP and TFW program. Why are these programs so important? What are the benefits of these programs? READ MORE: ow.ly/vVz450QesGj
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ICYMI, Ontario farm and agri-food sector businesses, a new $25 million #SustainableCdnAg initiative can help you boost productivity & efficiency. Find out more #OntAg #GrowingONtogether Check it out:
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27 Nov 2023
Ontario Produce Marketing Association honoured a number of industry leaders at its November 24 gala. The Outstanding Achievement Award went to the @OntFruitVeg (OFVGA) for its More Than a Migrant Worker initiative @ONTProduce
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29 Nov 2023
Congrats to Joe Da Silva @IppolitoGroup for OPMA's Lifetime Achievement Award! Well deserved after 40 years in produce business. @growernews @ONTProduce
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Ontario farmer and agricultural commodity organizations can work with @CMHAOntario to promote mental health programming that’s specifically designed for farmers and their families!
Visit: news.ontario.ca/en/release/1… for more information.
#OntAg #SustainableCdnAg #AgWeek
ALT A photo of two male farmers in conversation in a wheat field. In a text box beside the photo are the words: “Supporting the mental health of our farmers.” Below the graphic are the logos for the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, the Government of Ontario and the Government of Canada.
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