Advanced CanadaGAP

Event Details

February 17, 2026
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (AST)

Session Description

The Advanced CanadaGAP session is an update for experienced CanadaGAP participants only, to review changes to the manual and certification and to discuss avoiding common non-conformances.

To qualify for the advanced ½ day workshop session the farm must have been certified for 3 years AND the participant in this workshop is the farm representative that participated in those audits.

CanadaGAP is a GFSI-recognized food safety program developed to promote Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable suppliers who produce, pack and store and Good Manufacturing Practices and HACCP programs for repackers and wholesalers. Perennia is partnering with Kim Best from Prospect Agri-Services to offer virtual CanadaGAP training workshops outlining the version 11.0 requirements.

Speaker

Kim Best, Auditor and Trainer on the CanadaGAP Food Safety Program
Prospect Agri-Services

Kim Best is an Auditor and Trainer on the CanadaGAP food safety program and has been involved with the program since its inception in 2006. Kim has extensive agronomic experience from over 30 years of horticultural crop research and conducts many annual audits in horticulture as well being a validator for livestock commodities. 

Moderator

Elaine Grant
Co Manager, Quality & Food Safety

Offers coaching for clients that need assistance with CanadaGAP implementation, pre-assessments and getting audit ready. Elaine and the Quality & Food Safety Team have experience coaching clients, across various commodities, to assist them in meeting regulations and 3rd party standards. We assist clients in developing and implementing customized food safety and quality programs, as well as identifying overall process and production efficiencies. With the goal of creating a plan that is practical, approachable, easily maintained and managed throughout the growth of the operation. We also offer customized in-house training, public training, virtual instructor led and eLearning options.

Registration

Registration is required.
Registration closes February 16, 2026.

Cost

Nova Scotia Participants $25
Non-Nova Scotia Participants $50

Shipping fees for materials may apply.

Questions?

Elaine Grant
Email: egrant@perennia.ca