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Retail Tour Vancouver 2024

The CPMA Retail Tour began at Save-On-Foods in North Vancouver.
The CPMA Retail Tour began at Save-On-Foods in North Vancouver.
Pots of basil tucked in amongst a display of oranges, mangoes and lemons.
Pots of basil tucked in amongst a display of oranges, mangoes and lemons.
Cobs of fresh corn on ice greet customers as they walk into the store.
Cobs of fresh corn on ice greet customers as they walk into the store.
Bananas sit high and low to make an interesting display.
Bananas sit high and low to make an interesting display.
An array of organic leafy greens from the U.S.
An array of organic leafy greens from the U.S.
Bagged Meyer Lemons, Cara Cara oranges and more make for easy grab and go options for consumers. 
Bagged Meyer Lemons, Cara Cara oranges and more make for easy grab and go options for consumers. 
Imported mangoes on special in this unusual display bin.
Imported mangoes on special in this unusual display bin.
Marcel Michaud and Louise Desilets from Les Fermes GAM Michaud Farms Inc.
Marcel Michaud and Louise Desilets from Les Fermes GAM Michaud Farms Inc.
Garlic in many forms on display.
Garlic in many forms on display.
Rebecca Harris with The Ontario Produce Marketing Association.
Rebecca Harris with The Ontario Produce Marketing Association.
Aaron Yu with the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority.
Aaron Yu with the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority.
Bagged seedless lemons from California caught the eyes of passersby.
Bagged seedless lemons from California caught the eyes of passersby.
A tiered display of greenhouse-grown produce.
A tiered display of greenhouse-grown produce.
Including whipped cream and fruit dip with this berry display gives consumers ideas.
Including whipped cream and fruit dip with this berry display gives consumers ideas.
Bright, colorful and spicy peppers and chiles from Vietnam, Mexico, the U.S. and locally from B.C.
Bright, colorful and spicy peppers and chiles from Vietnam, Mexico, the U.S. and locally from B.C.
Left to right: Rob Johnson from Country Grocer who led the tour; Nav, Save-On-Foods Store Manager; Gopal K. Gupta of City Wide Produce
Left to right: Rob Johnson from Country Grocer who led the tour; Nav, Save-On-Foods Store Manager; Gopal K. Gupta of City Wide Produce
Osaka Supermarket (T&T Supermarket) in West Vancouver was a bustling store located within a mall.
Osaka Supermarket (T&T Supermarket) in West Vancouver was a bustling store located within a mall.
This Fresh Mandarin Gift Box retailed for $24.88.
This Fresh Mandarin Gift Box retailed for $24.88.
A look inside the Fresh Mandarin Gift Box.
A look inside the Fresh Mandarin Gift Box.
Raquel Espinoza and Emma Hobbs of Produce House LLC.
Raquel Espinoza and Emma Hobbs of Produce House LLC.
Sweet Peeled Pineapple was retailing for $10.99/each.
Sweet Peeled Pineapple was retailing for $10.99/each.
Packages of jackfruit flesh, direct from Thailand.
Packages of jackfruit flesh, direct from Thailand.
Ready-to-drink coconut with straws included on display.
Ready-to-drink coconut with straws included on display.
Packaged corn, flowering chive buds and packaged fresh baby corn.
Packaged corn, flowering chive buds and packaged fresh baby corn.
A mixed pack of mushrooms for Hot Pot.
A mixed pack of mushrooms for Hot Pot.
A delicious display of more exotic items including fresh Durian, pomegranate and mangosteen.
A delicious display of more exotic items including fresh Durian, pomegranate and mangosteen.
A display of a few types of Asian pears, all nestled into protective sleeves.
A display of a few types of Asian pears, all nestled into protective sleeves.
Specialty citrus on display including mandarins in packaging but without the gift box.
Specialty citrus on display including mandarins in packaging but without the gift box.
Asian greens on special including Chinese Lettuce (China), Gai Lan Jr. (Mexico) and Shanghai Bok Choy sprout (Mexico.)
Asian greens on special including Chinese Lettuce (China), Gai Lan Jr. (Mexico) and Shanghai Bok Choy sprout (Mexico.)
Young Thai coconut on special at 5/$10.
Young Thai coconut on special at 5/$10.
More Asian pears–these are sweet juicy Singo pears.
More Asian pears–these are sweet juicy Singo pears.
Green long hot peppers from China sit in contrast to the dark purple Chinese eggplant from Mexico.
Green long hot peppers from China sit in contrast to the dark purple Chinese eggplant from Mexico.
Small Thai bananas on display.
Small Thai bananas on display.
Fuji apples from China are packed as a trio.
Fuji apples from China are packed as a trio.
Mushrooms as far as the eye can see.
Mushrooms as far as the eye can see.
Loblaws City Market was the final retail stop on the tour.
Loblaws City Market was the final retail stop on the tour.
Bagged and bulk organic citrus was on display.
Bagged and bulk organic citrus was on display.
Colorful loose apples were beautifully stacked.
Colorful loose apples were beautifully stacked.
Single heads of broccoli and celery sticks were selling for $3.99/lb.
Single heads of broccoli and celery sticks were selling for $3.99/lb.
Produce housed in clamshells–from Roma tomatoes to tomatillos–were set up for grab-and-go shoppers.
Produce housed in clamshells–from Roma tomatoes to tomatillos–were set up for grab-and-go shoppers.
Large Costa Rican pineapples fill the bin.
Large Costa Rican pineapples fill the bin.
Bagged apples, including the company’s “Naturally Imperfect” value packs selling for $10.99/bag, were also available.
Bagged apples, including the company’s “Naturally Imperfect” value packs selling for $10.99/bag, were also available.
Bagged citrus, including “Naturally Imperfect” lime packs.
Bagged citrus, including “Naturally Imperfect” lime packs.
An array of packaged mushrooms and packaged hot peppers.
An array of packaged mushrooms and packaged hot peppers.
Produce from Canadian growers was on display though these carrots and onions were from both Canada and the U.S.
Produce from Canadian growers was on display though these carrots and onions were from both Canada and the U.S.
Big, beautiful basil pots selling for $4.99.
Big, beautiful basil pots selling for $4.99.
Luciano Raco and Colleen Dangerfield with Australia’s Soul Fields Pty Ltd.
Luciano Raco and Colleen Dangerfield with Australia’s Soul Fields Pty Ltd.
Kristie Bulbeck of Mastronardi Produce. Bulbeck is part of the CPMA’s Passion for Produce (PFP) program.
Kristie Bulbeck of Mastronardi Produce. Bulbeck is part of the CPMA’s Passion for Produce (PFP) program.
Nuts, including pistachios and peanuts, earned shelf space in the produce department.
Nuts, including pistachios and peanuts, earned shelf space in the produce department.