Pink Colour and Pink Eye on Potatoes
An Update from Jeffrey Honey, Director of Training & Development, Pink Colour and Pink Eye on Potatoes I was asked a question recently about pink colour on potatoes. The person who sent me the photographs was wondering if the inbound load that they were checking...Using Canada Grade Names in Advertising
An Update from Jeffrey Honey, Director of Training & Development, Using Canada Grade Names in Advertising I recently saw an ad in a weekly flyer with Canada No. 1 grade on an ungraded commodity. I wondered if the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural...Embracing Change to Help Reduce Food Waste and Remove Plastics
Embracing Change to Help Reduce Food Waste and Remove Plastics – Andrea Watson With more of our focus turning to protecting our precious environment, the horrific images of plastic overtaking our lakes, oceans and landfills is increasingly concerning. There is a...Requesting and Submitting a Dump Certificate
An Update from Jeffrey Honey, Director of Training & Development, Requesting and Submitting a Dump Certificate Written with contributions by Jaime Bustamante, Trading Assistance Manager, DRC You received a shipment of fresh produce, but it is in poor condition....Canadian Agricultural Partnership: Federal Activities and Programs
Canadian Agricultural Partnership: Federal activities and programs The Canadian government is currently funding or co—funding several initiatives to help the sector meet the Government’s ambitious goal to grow Canada’s agriculture and food exports to...Reading CFIA Certificates
Reading CFIA Certificates, An Update from Jeff Honey, Director of Training and Development Recently, I have been assisting a marine surveyor on a claim. The case involves two air shipments of product that came from Europe. The actual commodity is unimportant. They...OPMA Membership & Sponsorship Drive
OPMA Membership & Sponsorship Drive The OPMA 2019 Membership & Sponsorship Drive is underway and we are excited to offer members exciting new opportunities! We encourage members and sponsors to review their options and respond promptly. This year we are...Promoting Local Ontario Produce
Promoting Local Ontario Produce The OPMA is excited to be ramping up for the local Ontario growing season! Grower retailer commodities will be promoted through Produce Made Simple beginning with asparagus in May and ending with carrots and onions in December. The...What size is this stuff supposed to be?
What Size is this Stuff Supposed to be? An Update from Jeff Honey, Director of Training and Development How much do you know about sizes on US fruits and vegetables? “How much is there to know?” you ask. Well, here...Upcoming Events
18 September 2019
OPMA’s Annual Golf Tournament
Lionhead Golf & Country Club, 8525 Mississauga Road Brampton ON L6Y 0C1
23 October 2019
SEMINAR: Quality Control Training
Ontario Food Terminal, 165 The Queensway, Toronto, ON M8Y 1H8
19 November 2019 - 21 November 2019
SEMINAR: Quality Control Training (Montreal)
Club de Golf Métropolitain Anjou, Montreal
26 November 2019 - 28 November 2019
SEMINAR: Quality Control Training (Montreal)
Club de Golf Métropolitain Anjou, Montreal
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