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. Those wishing to cast a...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...Quality Defects vs Condition Defects, What’s the Difference?
Quality Defects vs Condition Defects, What’s the Difference?An Update from Jeff Honey, Director of Training & Development Your load of Florida oranges just arrived. You take some temperatures and they are fine. You check the temperature recorder and don’t...In Search of Some OPMA Swag?
In Search of Some OPMA Swag? The OPMA is giving away what is left of our inventory of golf shirts, hats, jackets, etc. to interested members. Please contact dee@theopma.ca if you would like more information. Limited sizes remain and items must be picked up from the...Meet the Buyer @ the OFVC Convention
Meet the Buyer @ the OFVC Convention On February 21st, the OPMA sponsored the Meet the Buyer Event at the OFVC Convention. In attendance were 10 buyers from Metro, Loblaws, J.E. Russell, Ippolito Produce, Bondi Produce and North American Produce Buyers. There were...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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