CFA Welcomes Support for Grocery Code
By Jean-Paul McDonald
Farms.com
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA), representing 190,000 farm families, applauds the commitment from federal, provincial, and territorial (FPT) Ministers of Agriculture to support the Grocery Code of Conduct (GCOC) Adjudication Office. This industry-led code aims to create a fairer marketplace for farmers.
The CFA has been instrumental in developing the GCOC since 2021, collaborating with stakeholders across the grocery supply chain.
While implementation details are still being finalized, the initial government funding provides crucial time to establish the tools and processes needed for the code's long-term success.
"CFA has been at the table encouraged the development of this code for years," said CFA President Keith Currie. "Seeing broad stakeholder support and initial government backing is extremely positive. We look forward to the code's positive impact on supply chain dynamics and the reward of our hard work coming to life."
The CFA also recognizes the emphasis Ministers placed on collaborating with producers to leverage technology, data, and innovation. Discussions during the CFA's FPT Roundtable highlighted the critical role data plays in agriculture.
"Data is fundamental to everything we do," said Currie. "Following last week's discussions, it's clear that government support is crucial for creating conditions that optimize data use for farm productivity, food security, and sectoral sustainability."
The CFA remains committed to working with governments and industry to ensure Canadian agriculture maximizes the potential of data to drive sustainable and productive growth.