The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) Annual Convention and Trade Show held April 22-25 in Vancouver was termed “a resounding success” by the association, with attendance exceeding 4,000 this year.
The nearly 64,000 square feet of convention floor space was home to 630 booths representing more than 300 companies. Twelve countries exhibited, and 78 exhibitors were new CPMA members.
The 2024 New Produce Showcase included 60 products from 36 different companies.
Association President Ron Lemaire said, “CPMA’s Annual Convention and Trade Show is the premier event for Canada’s fresh fruits and vegetable industry. The event offers unique opportunities for companies in our sector to make valuable connections. Each year, the event continues to grow, attracting a big turnout of participants from across the globe. This year’s edition was another success as the attendance exceeded the size of all past shows in Vancouver.”
At the end of the trade show, leftover produce, which filled five trucks, was donated to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. In its post-show wrap-up, the association noted next year’s event, April 8-10 in Montreal, will celebrate CPMA’s 100th anniversary.
Check out the complete wrap-up in photos here: 2024 Highlights (cpma.ca)
