Les Mallard, vice president sales of Fyffes North America Inc., has been named the 2025 Canadian Produce Marketing Association Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, recognizing his outstanding dedication, leadership and service to the produce industry over a remarkable 38-year career.

MONTREAL – The Canadian Produce Marketing Association is celebrating its 100th anniversary at the Palais des congrès de Montréal in Montreal. As the largest fresh produce event in the Canadian industry, CPMA's Convention and Trade Show provides a unique opportunity for industry leaders to enhance existing relationships and develop new business opportunities in Canada. It attracts key decision-makers and customers from all segments of the fresh produce supply chain.

Armellini Logistics, a leading provider of perishable logistics solutions, is pleased to announce its 80th anniversary. Founded in 1945 by Jules and Sarah Armellini, the company has grown from a local trucking operation to a nationwide network, renowned for innovation and service beyond expectation. This milestone celebrates eight decades of dedication, family values and a commitment to keeping perishable goods moving efficiently and safely.

Fresh Farms, a year-round table grape grower and marketer with operations in Arizona, California and Mexico, will showcase its latest innovations this week at the Viva Fresh Expo in Houston.

John Jeffrey Young, known as Jeff Young during his four-decade career in the produce industry, died April 1, at the age of 62.

Hard work not only pays off, it makes a big difference on how successful a company can be.

That is the philosophy at Pompano Beach, FL-based Myrick Produce, a 49-year-old company founded by Edward Myrick, which has become a major player in the produce industry over the years and has a huge presence in South Florida.