Increasing the Profitability of Ontario Apple Producers

New study reveals that success rests on cost-effective production, grading and packing — not lower-cost production, grading and packing.

Access CASE STUDY here.

Access PRESS RELEASE here.

How can Ontario’s potato industry capture added value?

The Value Chain Management Centre/VCM International, George Mitges & Associates and the Ontario Potato Board releases their second report on a unique project to enable Ontario’s potato industry to capture greater value from the market. (Date of release: October 22, 2013)

For report, click on link: Second Report on Ontario Potato Industry Project

Dr. Martin Gooch Receives Bayer Award for Food Chain Partnership

At a gala event on May 28, 2013, Dr. Martin Gooch was one of twenty-one Canadians who were recognized by Bayer Inc. for their individual contributions to science and innovation.

Dr. Martin Gooch Receives Bayer Award for Food Chain Partnership

Launch of VCM International – Global Advisory Group in Value Chain Management

OAKVILLE, CANADA, April 4, 2013Reflecting a growing recognition that value chain management is a distinct management strategy that increases the competitiveness and profitability of all businesses, regardless of the industry sector or country in which they operate, the Value Chain Management Centre (formerly a part of the George Morris Centre in Guelph, Ontario) has partnered with leading international experts to form the global advisory group VCM International (VCMI). VCMI’s head office is located in Oakville, Canada.

Launch of VCM International (PDF)