We’re back for 2019! On this episode we explore corporate culture
and the inaugural CPMA Corporate Culture
Award. Gaining insights from John Anderson at Oppy and Barrie Carlyle from Waterstone
Human Capital, we discuss the challenges and, more importantly, the
opportunities that corporate culture presents to the produce industry. We also chat about the inaugural CPMA Corporate Culture Award, an
exclusive opportunity for CPMA members to examine their corporate culture and
be considered for the award!
Wednesday, 30 January 2019
Friday, 14 December 2018
Growing Produce Skills - LIVE - From the CPMA Trade Show Floor
When matching career expectations, communication is key. And
with today’s generational shift discussing changing career priorities is
becoming paramount to staff retention. Join us for an open conversation on
current professional development expectations from young professionals in the
industry and how those expectations align with the vision business leaders have
for their employees.
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Friday, 30 November 2018
The Future is Floral - LIVE! From the CPMA Trade Show Floor
In this presentation from the CPMA Trade Show Floor we're
exploring Fresh Trends in Floral. Pulling from his over 35 years of experience
and unique insights into this part of the fresh category, J Schwanke (ubloom.com) will
discuss how the latest trends in the floral department are poised to influence
the future of both the produce department and the broader retail
industry.
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Friday, 26 October 2018
Retail and the Industry Today - - LIVE! From the CPMA Trade Show Floor
From the Learning Lounge on the CPMA Trade Show floor, CPMA has
queried industry leaders to create a series of questions for our retail panel
that identify the biggest issues and hot buttons for retail and their
expectations from their suppliers as they navigate the ever-changing Canadian
retail landscape.
Speakers: Frank Gambioli, Loblaw Companies
Jim Waites, Overwaitea
Food Group
Reza Bafandeh, Sustainable
Produce Urban Delivery Inc.
Moderator: Les Mallard, Fyffes North America Inc.
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Friday, 28 September 2018
My Produce Story featuring Angela Santiago and Brian Faulkner - LIVE! From the CPMA Trade Show Floor
This episode we’re taking you back to the Learning Lounge on
the CPMA Trade Show Floor for a session featuring two interesting career
stories. How often do you get a chance to sit down with a top level produce
professional to find out about their produce story? How they got to where
they are and who helped them along the way? This session will feature a
deep dive into the careers of two such individuals:
- Angela
Santiago, CEO and Co-Founder, The Little Potato Company
- Brian
Faulkner, VP Sales & Marketing, BC Fresh Vegetables Inc.
The discussion was moderated by Mario Masellis, from Catania
Worldwide.
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Friday, 31 August 2018
Produce Disruptors: Trade, Transportation and Technology - LIVE! From the CPMA Trade Show Floor
This month on Produce Talks we’re bringing you to our
Learning Lounge on the CPMA Trade Show Floor for the session on produce
disruptors. NAFTA, ELDs, and other acronyms are having huge impacts on how
businesses need to approach trade, transportation, and technology. So how do we
mitigate these produce disruptors and ensure we’re prepared for what’s to come?
Our panel of senior industry executives debate what they see as the essential
details that companies need to pay attention to moving forward.
This panel featured Brent Lloyd, The Star Group, Guy Milette, Courchesne
Larose Ltée, Stewart Lapage, The Oppenheimer Group and was hosted by Alison Robertson, Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association
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Friday, 27 July 2018
Stewardship and Produce
In Canada, there are a number of programs that require
companies to take responsibility for their part in creating consumer
waste. This month on Produce Talks we’re
touching base with Calla Farn the Vice President, Steward Relations at the
Canadian Stewardship Services Alliance to discuss how the stewardship programs
work. We’re also touching base with Steve
Roosdahl Executive Director of Supply Chain for the Oppenheimer Group to get
the industry perspective on how the industry needs to respond.
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Friday, 29 June 2018
Research and the Future of Produce
This month we’re touching base with Dr. Amy Bowen, the
Research Director at Vineland Research to discuss how research shapes the
produce industry, particularly in Canada.
We touch on some of the different types of research being done, the
importance of consumers, and why transparency is key.
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Wednesday, 30 May 2018
Between 2 Chairs 2018
This month on Produce Talks we turn the microphone over to Ron Lemaire, President
of CPMA, as he sits down for a conversation with Rick Alcocer, the past CPMA Chair,
of Duda Farms for the past year, and Les Mallard, the new CPMA Chair, of Fyffes
North America Inc. They’ll discuss the role of the CPMA chair, the direction
CPMA will take in the next year, and how young professionals can get involved
and make a difference.
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Friday, 27 April 2018
The Social Side of Produce – Part 2
We’re picking up on the Social media conversation with our
panel once again, this time the conversation revolves around some key points
for any business. How are produce
companies looking at their return on investment when it comes to social media. The panel shares their thoughts on best
practices, and shares some examples of companies outside of produce who are
great examples to learn from.
Our Panel includes:
- Cathy Gomez, Markon Cooperative Inc.
- Heather Klein, Peak of the Market
- Kara Badder, NatureFresh™ Farms.
- Yumiko Hayashi, FreshPoint Vancouver
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