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Strengthening your capabilities to successfully export to Canada

DRC Trading Assistance Manager, Jaime Bustamante, was one of the guest speakers for a web-based training seminar series titled: Strengthening your capabilities to successfully export to Canada. The well-attended webinars were organized by PROMEXICO, the Department of Global Affairs Canada and the Trade Facilitation Office of Canada.

The web-based training seminars were held on February 21st and 24th and March 8th, 2017 with an audience that included government representatives, growers, shippers and students. The seminar was designed for attendees to garner detailed information on access requirements and competitive advantages that help make a product successful in the Canadian market.

Topics covered included an overview of the Canadian market for fresh fruit and vegetables, distribution channels, practical advice and tips, financing tools, food safety and certification requirements. Another interesting topic broached was: Understanding social responsibility and the role of women.  Jaime was on hand to represent DRC and provide an overview of the corporation’s role in the industry and services it offers.

If you are interested in DRC representation at an event or speaking engagement, or would like to discuss a possible webinar, please reach out to the DRC Help Desk at:

DRC Help Desk | 613-234-0982 | [email protected]

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DRC Attends FPAA Spring Policy Summit

DRC Trading Assistance Manager, Jaime Bustamante, was on hand to represent DRC at the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas’ (FPAA) two-day Spring Policy Summit. Held at the Tubac Golf Resort and Spa in Tubac, Arizona February 28-March 1st, the event drew attendees from the U.S., Mexico and Canada. Attendees from the fresh produce industry were on hand to discuss issues impacting the import operations of fruit and vegetable distributors. Topics discussed included food safety regulations, harmonization of food safety laws and regulations, efficiencies at borders and incorporation of new cold storage inspection areas at port of entry. Guest speakers included representatives from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and their counterparts from Mexico and Canada, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Mexican Customs and more. Takeaways from the event were focused on efficiency, relationship building and collaboration.

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Comment Period Coming to a Close for Safe Food for Canadians Regulations

 

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) public consultation for proposed Safe Food for Canadians Regulations is coming to a close. The opportunity to share your comments on the draft regulations posted in the Canada Gazette, Part I, closes on April 21st, 2017. CFIA has hosted in-person and web-based information sessions across the country in February and March 2017. The sessions provided an overview on background information and key facts about the proposed regulations; a review of what the regulations would mean to consumers, food importers, and businesses that prepare food for export or trade across provinces; question and answers sessions; and finally, instructions on how to participate and provide your comments during the consultation.

The draft regulations, draft guidance documents and instructions for submitting comments can be viewed at the following link: http://inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/acts-and-regulations/regulatory-initiatives/sfca/consultation/have-your-say/eng/1482239403639/1482239479767.

Please ensure your comments are submitted by April 21st, 2017.

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