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Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG) is a not-for-profit organization representing over 250 members who grow greenhouse tomato, cucumber and sweet pepper crops in Ontario, Canada.

Many specialty varieties are also produced such as yellow cherry tomatoes, yellow and orange cluster tomatoes, yellow beefsteak tomatoes, Campari, Zebra and Amorosa cocktail tomatoes, mini cucumbers and more.

OGVG was formed in 1967. The organization lobbies and conducts research on behalf of the Ontario greenhouse growers. OGVG also promotes greenhouse vegetables through various media and tradeshows.

Press Release from the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers

Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Canadian Tomatoes are NOT the Source of the Salmonella Outbreak in the United States.

Retailers and Consumers can Continue to Feel Confident when Purchasing Canadian Greenhouse Tomatoes.

Look for “Product of Canada” designation to be sure you are buying Canadian Tomatoes.

The FDA announced Thursday, June 5, 2008 that Canadian Tomatoes are not the source of the Salmonella outbreak in the United States.

In Canada, Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG) take food safety very seriously and were the first group of growers anywhere in North America to regulate food safety in their industry. 

“Retailers and consumers should know that all Ontario greenhouse vegetable growers of tomatoes, sweet peppers and seedless cucumbers are required by provincially mandated legislation to belong to the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG).  All Ontario greenhouse growers must provide the OGVG with proof of passing a yearly third party food safety audit in order to obtain and maintain a license to grow Ontario greenhouse vegetables.  This ensures that all greenhouse vegetable growers are following important food safety standards”, says Kristen Callow, General Manager.

In Canada, Ontario greenhouse vegetables are grown in a highly controlled environment which allows us to regulate all aspects of production and packaging.

Retailers and consumers can continue to feel confident when purchasing all types of round Canadian greenhouse tomatoes, such as; romas, beefstake, tomatoes on the vine, cocktail, plum and all other specialty types.

Ask for Canadian greenhouse vegetables wherever you buy!

View our Food Safety Video on You Tube.

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For Media Inquiries

Contact Kristen Callow                                                                     General Manager                                                                              Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers         callow@ontariogreenhouse.com