Mucci Farms’ Naked Leaf Living Basil won the award for Packaging Innovation.

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) has announced the 2021 New Product Showcase Awards winners at its 95th Convention and Trade Show, Fresh Week. Each year, CPMA, supports fresh produce industry members by introducing their new products to key industry professionals at its Convention and Trade Show. 

“At CPMA we are committed to providing our industry members with tools and resources they need to grow their businesses and New Product Showcase is one of them,” said Ron Lemaire, CPMA president. “Our showcase has facilitated the introduction of countless products to the market by giving them valuable visibility before, during and after our Convention and Trade Show.” 

The 2021 New Product Showcase featured 56 products from 42 companies and this year’s winners are: 

Best New Product:  The Star Group’s New Inspired Salads

Packaging Innovation:  Mucci Farms’ Naked Leaf Living Basil

Best Snackable Product:  LOOP Mission’s Probiotic Sodas

Organic Product: EarthFresh’s Organic Golden, Red & Russet Potatoes

Best New Technology:  UNITEC Canada Fruit and Vegetables Technology Inc for Cherry Vision 3.0

CPMA would like to congratulate the 2021 New Product Showcase Awards winners and thanks sponsor Canadian Grocer. To learn more, link here:  https://bit.ly/32ht4cT

Source:  Canadian Produce Marketing Association April 15, 2021 news release