peak of the market. market monopoly?

a recent article in the "manitoba co operator" magazine accuses peak of the market and local good guy larry mcintosh of trying to drive small root crop farmers, especially potato farmers, out of business and establish a total market monopoly on locally grown vegetables. farmers markets like cramptons also make this accusation. peak of the market refused to comment. but a anonymous insider at peak confirmed the co operators suspicion.

Its a Zionist conspiracy.

That dam town of Prawda starts it all

I believe that Peak has the law on their side regarding having the right to market all made in Manitoba vegetables for sale to grocery stores.
Cramptons and others market vegetables that they buy from local farmers, but I believe the key is grocery chains like Safeway, Sobeys, IGA ec.
Anyone know for sure?
Peak sure has been successful. Have you seen how many tons of vegetables that they donate to soup kitchens?
We shop where Peak vegetables are sold, and if there are only California veg's (Safeway used to ) we take our business to Superstore, and complain to the management.

I think you are right about Manitoba grown stuff , but I am not a veggie eater. Just a glue sniffer.

I thought that part of the problem was that farmers/growers, or whatever they're called, cannot sell their own produce more than two days a year. That is, they are allowed just one weekend a summer to open a stand.

Fishers, can do it all they want, but vegetable growers cannot.

You know what I'd like to do with Larry's carrot eh?

Ummm. What?

....think in terms of a popsicle.....

larry was at a "growing local" conference a couple of weeks ago. he made a speech about "potato politics in manitoba". the meeting was made up of local farmers, market gardeners and others. needless to say he got a very hostile reception from the crowd and was on the defensive throughout. at one point he was asked about peaks goal to destroy small farmers to which he refused comment citing "privacy concerns". i think he will launch another charity drive soon to repair his increasingly shaky reputation. last fall larry sent teams of lawyers onto farmers yards threatening them with lawsuits if they didnt stop growing potatoes. for his own good i think he should reconsider doing the same this year.

Anything to back up those comments?

yes. the march 4 online article in the manitoba cooperator. also a feb 21 article in the same site. written by staff writer ron freisen.

Didn't someone bring this topic up before?

Was it in the Sandbox or was it back on the darkside a year or two ago?

Sandbox I believe.

Reharding Carrotman...nobody likes a dictator....and so it goes with the job.

Fcuken commie bastards with their marketting boards!!!Bahhh!!!

the problem with peak of the market is that under the leadership of larry mcintosh, it has tried to brand itself as a private company AND a marketing board. not until last fall did peak even acknowledge on its website that it was not a private company. other marketing boards in manitoba have full disclosure of company info. peak hides behind a veil of secrecy. peak claims it is unlawful for ANYONE not authorized by them to grow ANY potatoes in manitoba. the poultry board allows anyone to raise up to 999 birds at any one time. peak of the market as it stands now is on shaky ground.

OK, so Mcintosh is merely a tool of the commie bastards who created Peak of the Market and other marketing boards. Should the dissent not be directed to the commie bastards on Broadway?

All dissent should be aimed at the Forums, because we can solve all problems here in a very simple, amicable way!

djh wrote:the problem with peak of the market is that under the leadership of larry mcintosh, it has tried to brand itself as a private company AND a marketing board. not until last fall did peak even acknowledge on its website that it was not a private company. other marketing boards in manitoba have full disclosure of company info. peak hides behind a veil of secrecy. peak claims it is unlawful for ANYONE not authorized by them to grow ANY potatoes in manitoba. the poultry board allows anyone to raise up to 999 birds at any one time. peak of the market as it stands now is on shaky ground.

What.

So tell me. does Peak tell McCains what to do? There are truck loads of farmers that grow potatoes for McCains foods.

If I plant my yard full of potatoes will Peak come down on me and tell me to cease and desist? When that happens there will be a fricking bloody revolution.

I grow my own potatoes....

I say Fu*k Peak of the Market.

...for that matter, Fu*k McCain too!

Larry has been honoured to receive several awards including:
“2008 Golden Carrot Award for Community Food Champion”. This award recognizes a business person who has worked towards a more just and sustainable food system. Presented on World Food Day by the Manitoba Food Charter.
“Businessman of the Year” in 2007. The award is given out by the Consumers Choice Institute with winners being chosen by Manitobans through an independent and objective survey.
“President’s Award” in 2007. This award recognizes an exceptional individual who has set new standards in business excellence, community leadership and the visibility/credibility of the industry. Presented at the Manitoba Food Processors Association Industry Excellence Awards Gala Dinner.
Lieutenant Governor’s Award for “Outstanding Contribution to the Community” in 2005. The award recognizes a business executive who has made an exceptional contribution to the well being of the community and quality of life in Manitoba.
“Toastmasters International Communication and Leadership Award” in 2004 for his successful promotion of Manitoba-grown agricultural products throughout the world and his volunteer work in the community.
“Chairmen's Award” in 2003 for outstanding service to the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce.
“Agri-Marketer of the Year Award” in 2002 from the Canadian Agri-Marketing Association. This award was to recognize and honour his outstanding accomplishments in the field of agricultural marketing.
"Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal" in 2002. This medal is awarded to those who have made a significant contribution to Canada, their community and their fellow Canadians.
“QNet Quality Champion Award" in 2001 by the Manitoba Quality Network to recognize individual quality champions.
Larry’s volunteer works includes:
Canadian Produce Marketing Association Director 1997 to present (Chair 2007/08)
Winnipeg Harvest Food Bank Director 1995 to 2010
Produce Marketing Association International Council Member representing Canada 2006 to 2009
Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce Director 2002 to 2008 (Chair 2005/06)
Manitoba Chambers of Commerce Director 1995 to 2008 (Chair 2000/01)
University of Manitoba Commerce Students’ Association Honourary President 2004/05
Canadian Chamber of Commerce Director 2000 to 2002
Manitoba Food Processors Association Director 1996 to 2000 (President 1997/98)

Peak of the Market is a grower-owned “not for profit” vegetable supplier and operates in Manitoba under the Farm Products Marketing Act. Peak of the Market has grown quality produce in Manitoba for 68 years and supplies over 120 different varieties of Manitoba grown vegetables. We are year round suppliers of various vegetables as Manitoba growers have one of the most technologically advanced storage programs anywhere in North America. Many vegetables can be stored for long periods in controlled environment storage facilities. In these storage facilities, the temperature, humidity and air movement are carefully monitored to ensure the vegetables are maintained in optimum condition to provide excellent quality and value to consumers. Some of the vegetables that can be stored for long periods are Beets, Cabbage, Carrots, Onions, Parsnips, Potatoes and Shallots.
Peak of the Market vegetables have the well-deserved reputation for excellent quality. Our quality standards exceed the national standards and we stand behind the produce we grow. Peak of the Market was one of the first produce suppliers in North America to have a toll free consumer response line to address any consumer concerns.
Peak of the Market, along with its growers, employs over 1,000 people and injects over 70 million dollars a year into the economy. In addition to shipping vegetables in Canada, we also ship throughout the United States, as well as into Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean. Peak of the Market has expanded over the years and today has 40 Manitoba Family Farms.
Peak of the Market's last fifteen years, 1994/95 to 2008/2009, have proven to be the highest sales years in the company's 68-year history. These record-breaking sales were accomplished by obtaining sales in markets across North America including California, Florida, Texas and Washington. These areas also produce a large supply of vegetables but they recognize the quality and taste difference that Peak of the Market vegetables provide.

It is the front for the Canadian branch of MOSSAD. They have a Rabbi on staff, to bless the vegetables and make them kosher, his salary has been built into the price of each vegetable.

Just kidding. no I'm not baiting that guy who loved to complain about those of the Jewish faith. Just bugging Rosen.

rosencrentz, posting material directly off peaks website does not help in defending it. larry and his carrot have been recognized for alot of awards using the farmers money and giving away their produce, not his. i know alt of people in this industry and can tell you of one example of what happened at a POTM board meeting a couple of years ago. larry or one of his cronies actually proposed making it illegal for private citizens to plant potatoes in their own gardens for private consumption. when this was proposed a couple of farmers stood up and loudly objected saying we dont live in a communist country. the ide was not denounced by mr carrot, just shelved for now.

living dead, peak does not claim a market monopoly on potatoes for the "processing market", such as mcains uses. they claim a monopoly on fresh or "table" potatoes, the ones you and i use in our homes and ones used in restaurants. the reason they are pushing so hard for a monopoly is that they want to increase market share for 4 or 5 large growers and drive all other small growers out of business.

Living Dead you are bugging me by upholstering your chair yourself! Isn't hat enough damage?