Veteran produce executive, Steve Roosdahl, will build on his 29 years at The Oppenheimer Group, by bringing operations, technology, and supply chain management experience to BC Fresh.

Beth Patillo continues to chair the committee that reviews proposed updates to the CanadaGAP Food Safety manuals. Two new members have joined: Lily Indajati and Nirmal Dhaliwal.

Kate Helmore, currently based in Vancouver, has been tapped for the newly created beat of agriculture and food policy reporter. One of her first stories was titled: “Canadian fresh-produce growers get more financial protection under amended…

Québec strawberry and raspberry growers Simon Plante and Alison Blouin won the Eastern Canadian honours at the 2024 Outstanding Young Farmers’ national event.

Kevin McKenna was posthumously recognized for his unwavering 40-year commitment to the PEI potato industry. Joanne Driscoll was also presented with an award for her long-term involvement with agriculture, notably her contributions to the PEI potato…