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.
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.
The Canadian Produce Marketing Association has bestowed its 2025 lifetime achievement award to Les Millard, vice-president sales of Fyffes North America,.
