The Canadian Produce Marketing Association honoured the best and brightest in its annual New Product Showcase during Fresh Week in Vancouver. One of the four awards went to Mucci Farms for Best Packaging Innovation.
Anthony Leardi, MPP-Essex, has been assigned to the role of parliamentary assistant to the Ontario minister of agriculture, food and rural affairs. Also appointed is John Jordan, MPP-Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston.
Murray Driediger, president and CEO of BC Fresh Vegetables Inc. has been named the recipient of the 2024 Canadian Produce Marketing Association Lifetime Achievement Award.
The Berry Growers of Ontario has recognized Tom Heeman for not only six years on the board of directors but leadership in numerous organizations.
Dr. Asim Biswas has won the prestigious Steacie Prize in recognition of his applied soil science research.
