Two of the seven 2023 inductees hail from horticulture. They are John Bragg, a dominant force in the evolution of the wild blueberry industry in the Maritimes and Robert Irving, who established Cavendish Farms in 1980, a frozen food plant in PEI that created a local opportunity for processing and value-added agriculture.
Value Chain Management International has contributed to stronger value chains under leadership of co-founder and CEO, Dr. Martin Gooch. The team has produced papers on topics such as food waste, food security, food packaging and low carbon in food production.
Colin Chapdelaine is the 2023-2024 chair of the Canadian Produce Marketing Association. A veteran of the produce industry, he is currently president of berry operations at Star Produce.
A broad spectrum of agriculture is represented on the board of directors of the national charity that works to earn public trust in Canada’s food system.
Darien Temprile becomes the first executive director of the Canadian Grapevine Certification Network. She has recently completed a Masters in Business Administration from McMaster University, adding to her four years of practical experience in the grape sector.
Peak of the Market announces the passing of Dave Whitmore, recently retired team member, who was VP product & business development. He had served the company for more than 28 years.
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