Associations

QPMA – Quebec Produce Marketing Association
The Quebec Produce Marketing Association (QPMA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to marketing for the fresh produce industry. Through its leadership and power of representation and action, it works towards the achievement of its mission that aims at creating a favourable environment for the development of fruits and vegetables marketing in Quebec.

OPMA – Ontario Produce Marketing Association
The Ontario Produce Marketing Association is a non-profit organization whose primary objective is to promote the consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables within Ontario.

PMA – Produce Marketing Association
Providing business solutions that enhance and guide the global goods community, PMA has set the standard for quality events with the Annual Conference & Exhibition “Fresh Summit International” and continues to revolutionize one of the fastest growing industries the world.

CPMA – Canadian Produce Marketing Association
Based in Ottawa, Ontario, the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) is a not-for-profit organization that represents companies that are active in the marketing of fresh fruits and fresh vegetables in Canada from the farm gate to the dinner plate.

QPGA – Quebec Produce Growers Association
The Association of Quebec Produce Growers is a group of business people who:
– Promotes the interests of its 400 members recruited on a voluntary basis;
– Promotes its actions the development of the horticultural sector;
– Is a significant strength, since more than 80% of vegetable production in Quebec comes from members QPGA.

DRC – The Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation
DRC was established in 1999 in accordance with the provisions of NAFTA, for the creation of organizations dedicated to resolving private commercial disputes involving agricultural products. It is the result of the collaborative effort of the North American fruit and vegetable sector and the governments of Canada, Mexico and the United States, who went to work to create such an organization dedicated specifically to the particular fruit and vegetable sector.

Groupe Export Agroalimentaire
With a membership of some 400, the Agri-Food Export Group Québec–Canada is the largest association of agri-food product exporters in Canada. In its roles as a special link between exporters and markets and a vital bridge between the public and private sectors, the Group toils daily to bolster the presence of Québec products in the four corners of the earth.

Aliments Québec
Founded in 1996 by members of the industry, Aliments du Québec is an organization whose mission is to promote Quebec agri-food products. Promotional activities, brand identification at the points-of-sale and special events are all ways to inform consumers about the availability of Quebec food products.

BBS – Blue Book Services
Blue Book Services, Inc. is a leading credit and marketing information agency, serving the international wholesale produce industry since 1901. Their comprehensive database provides important information about the sellers and buyers of goods as well as supply carriers.