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The Canadian Produce Marketing Association is proud to announce 19 rising stars who will participate in the 2025 Passion for Produce (PFP) program in Montreal.

The CEA Alliance has named Dean Taylor to its Board of Directors. Dean is currently the Vice President of Business Development at Mastronardi Produce

Retail veteran Paul Kneeland joined Elevated Foods earlier this year to help small and medium-sized growers sell to large buying groups. 

The North American Blueberry Council released the results of the recent election for its board of directors.

Soon-to-retire Jane Proctor, VP of policy and issue management for CPMA, receives the Honorary Life Member award from the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada. “Jane’s unwavering commitment, leadership, and passion have made a lasting impact on the industry,” said Ron Lemaire, CPMA president.

John Anderson, chair, CEO and managing partner of Oppy, will celebrate 50 years at the company on March 15.

NWPB convened its Spring 2025 Board Meeting on February 22 in Austin, TX, in conjunction with the National Watermelon Association (NWA) Annual Convention. During the meeting, the Board elected its executive leadership for the coming year.

At its February meeting in San Antonio, the Mushroom Council welcomed two new board members and elected new officers for 2025. The nine-member Council is composed of eight domestic growers and one importer representing four regions.

Another week of tariff drama ends in another delay for USMCA partners. We also saw some unexpected drama in the retail world with a shocking departure from Kroger. 

It is with a deep sadness that we announce Ross James Bailey, owner of RJB Produce, Inc., Visalia, CA, at the age of 64.