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.
Crispin Colvin is the new chair of Farm & Food Care Ontario. Representing the Ontario Federation of Agriculture on the board, he pledges to work hard in the next year to raise awareness of agriculture across the province.
Sam Silvestro, a 40-year veteran of the produce industry, is the 2023 recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award given by the Canadian Produce Marketing Association.
