Monday, July 26, 2021 - Karen Davidson

Dalbir Benipal is the new chair of the BC Blueberry Council, representing 600 growers in the province. He’s the first Indo-Canadian to be elected to the role.

Monday, July 19, 2021 - Karen Davidson

Larry McIntosh, recently retired as president and CEO of Peak of the Market for 27 years, is this year’s winner of the Canadian Produce Person of the Year. A virtual event is to be held July 21, 2021 when Tom Karst, editor of The Packer and Ron Lemaire, president of the Canadian Produce Marketing Association present the award.

Sunday, July 18, 2021 - Karen Davidson

Lisa Thompson, representing the rural riding of Huron-Bruce, becomes the new Ontario minister of agriculture, food and rural affairs. She’s been a MPP since 2011.

Wednesday, July 14, 2021 - Karen Davidson

A Manitoba household name, Peak of the Market, has appointed a new CEO to carry forward the marketing strategies for more than 100 different varieties of locally grown produce. She’s Pamela Kolochuk, most recently the company’s chief financial officer.

Thursday, July 1, 2021 - Karen Davidson

Crystal Mackay will coordinate the Food Day Canada event set for July 31. The farm and food advocate takes over the reins from event founder Anita Stewart, who passed in 2020.

Friday, June 11, 2021 - Karen Davidson

The Ontario Produce Marketing Association has appointed seven new board members for three-year terms at its annual general meeting June 9, 2021. Their backgrounds range from retail to greenhouse operations.