North American Produce Buyers, which works out of the Ontario Food Terminal in Toronto, is a trusted buyer and wholesaler of international produce, serving Canadian food retailers for more than 50 years.

With the Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s show so close to home, the company is looking forward to all the trade show has to offer.

Fresh Taste Produce has a strong reputation for providing commercial and independent partners with a wide variety of the highest-quality fruit and vegetables from 35 countries around the world throughout the entire year.

As a sixth-generation importer, packer and distributor of fresh produce from its Ontario home, Fresh Taste ships product to wholesalers, retailers, institutions, restaurants, foodservice and jobbers in Canada and the U.S.

Windset Farms is thrilled to be back at the annual CPMA Convention and Tradeshow in Toronto, Ontario. Showcasing new and innovative products, like YOOM Black Cocktail Tomatoes, as well as classic crowd favorites, Windset is excited to gage customers interests while discussing potential new opportunities.  

While J.E. Russell Produce Ltd. is not exhibiting at the upcoming Canadian Produce Marketing Association trade show, the company is very happy to have the convention in its home city of Toronto.

With more than 115 years of providing excellent service, and led by owners Jake and Drew Billmeyer, who have taken over the reins from their father, Chris Billmeyer, Ben B. Schwartz & Sons continues to be a go-to company for produce by many.

Situated on the Michigan Produce Terminal in Detroit, the company’s distribution network reaches most of the United States and into Canada, and last year, the company expanded its reach further, making big inroads into Toronto.

For retailers, nothing is more important than having ripe fruit on display each and every day. But is it enough to justify the investment in ripening rooms? Few know the answer to this question better than Gary Campisi, former head of quality control for produce, floral, meat and seafood at Walmart and Sam’s Club.

What’s the importance of having ripe bananas on display for retailers?