John Anderson, a business entrepreneur who has dedicated a 50-year career to Oppy, a global fresh produce retail business, is one of six inductees.

The Prince Edward Island MP will be tasked with a wide-ranging and diverse file with several sectors challenged by not only climate change and rising costs of production but also trade wars.

Summerland orchardist Adrian Arts becomes executive director of the British Columbia Fruit Growers’ Association on May 22.

Tom Hughes, president, aligns teams and operations after the recent acquisition of Mountain King. The company provides conventional and organic potato varieties ideal for frying, baking, mashing, boiling, and roasting.

The new chair of the board is Janelle Cardiff. Joining her is Nicki Scott, nominated by the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association and Ontario Potato Board. She becomes second vice-chair.