Monday, July 4, 2022 - Karen Davidson

Prince Edward Islander John Griffin becomes the new president and CEO of the World Potato Congress effective July 1, 2022. Ontarian Dr. Peter Vander Zaag will support him as vice-president.

Monday, June 27, 2022 - Karen Davidson

The Ontario cabinet, under Premier Doug Ford, was sworn in on June 24, 2022. Lisa Thompson, MPP Huron-Bruce, returned as minister of agriculture, food and rural affairs, a role that she’s held for a year.

Thursday, June 23, 2022 - Karen Davidson

Dr. Darby McGrath will lead a team of more than 50 scientists and technicians in her new role. She joined Vineland in 2013 as a research scientist.

Monday, June 20, 2022 - Karen Davidson

Dr. Nancy Tout, a 21-year veteran of Syngenta Canada, has accepted the role of chief scientific officer at the Global Institute for Food Security at the University of Saskatchewan.

Friday, June 17, 2022 - Karen Davidson

Four new members join the board of directors for the Ontario Produce Marketing Association. They are: Michael Miranda, Farm Boy; Ariel Nevado, Metro Inc.; Dustin Wellman, Wonderful Sales and Agnes Boutros, Mastronardi Produce Ltd.

Thursday, June 9, 2022 - Karen Davidson

On the heels of introducing Bill C-280, the Financial Protection for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Farmers Act, Scot Davidson, MP York-Simcoe, has received the 2022 Produce Champion award. It’s announced annually by the Canadian Produce Marketing Association.