At the annual general meeting, held in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Patrice Marchand, Bret Erickson, and Gonzalo Aguilar Guizar were re-elected to the 12-member board of directors.

The four-time Olympic gold medalist, Hall of Fame inductee and philanthropist will be the inspirational speaker at the Grape Growers of Ontario Celebrity Luncheon on September 17.

A world-renowned scholar and leader, Dr. Rene Van Acker has been appointed the University of Guelph’s 10th president and vice-chancellor effective July 2, 2025.

Currently serving as director of stakeholder relations at the Prince Edward Island Potato Board, Krista Shaw will bring a deep understanding of organizational governance to her new role.

The Ontario Produce Marketing Association has appointed a new board chair and two new directors at its June 10, 2025 annual general meeting.