The 2025 CPMA Convention and Trade Show (CPMA 2025) was a resounding success attracting more than 4,300 attendees. 

More than 325 companies accounted for 68,800 square feet of booth space on the Trade Show floor. Among those were 138 international exhibitors from eight countries, 190 Canadian exhibitors, and 37 exhibitors who were new CPMA members. 

CPMA congratulates the winners of this year’s awards.  The following individuals and companies earned honours at this year’s event:

1. Fresh Health Award – Rollo Bay Holdings
2. Young Professional Award – _Amanda Sharman, Del Fresco Produce
3. Lifetime Achievement Award – _Les Mallard, Fyffes North America Inc
   1. The Packer’s Produce Person of the Year Award - George Pitsikoulis, 2024-2025, CPMA chair and president and CEO of Canadawide Fruit Wholesalers Inc. 

Best Booth Awards

1. Best Island Booth Award – Mucci Farms
2. Best Inline Booth Award – Ponderosa Mushrooms
3. Best First-Time Exhibitor Booth Award – Mitchell Lincoln 

New Product Showcase Awards

1. Best New Product Award – Sizzlin Hot New Stuffed Mushrooms by Highline Mushrooms
2. Best Snackable Product Award – Fresh Foods Carrot Shakers Multipack by Bolthouse
3. Packaging Innovation Award – Backyard Farms® Green Leaf Lettuce by Mastronardi Produce
4. Organics Award – Organic Sun Drops Sweet Grape Tomatoes by Mucci Farms 

CPMA exhibitors generously donated 4.5 trailer loads—totaling 46,808 pounds—of fresh produce to the Montreal Food Bank. These donations will be distributed by Moisson Montréal and their community partners to support those in need. CPMA thanks all sponsors, volunteers, exhibitors, and attendees for making both these events possible and looks forward to welcoming you to Toronto, April 28th-30th, 2026, for the 2026 CPMA Annual Convention and Trade Show. 

Source: Canadian Produce Marketing Association April 30, 2025 news release