The CPMA announced Sam Silvestro as the recipient of the 2023 CPMA Lifetime Achievement Award which recognizes individuals who make significant contributions to the fresh produce industry.

Silvestro has been working in the industry for 40 years. Silvestro is currently an executive consultant for national brands and has previously held senior roles at Sobeys and Walmart Canada, including special projects manager, director of produce and director of merchandising.

A decade into its thriving collaboration, Oppy, the global grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce celebrates its partnership with British Columbia-based greenhouse pepper and cucumber grower Randhawa Farms, owners of the Perpetual Vegetable Co. brand.
 

Bonduelle Fresh Americas, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the French-owned Bonduelle and home of the Ready Pac Bistro brand, is now a Certified B Corp, achieving certification in December of 2022.

North American Produce Buyers, which works out of the Ontario Food Terminal in Toronto, is a trusted buyer and wholesaler of international produce, serving Canadian food retailers for more than 50 years.

With the Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s show so close to home, the company is looking forward to all the trade show has to offer.

Maglio Companies has responded to consumer demand for high value produce by focusing on quality and convenience. In the high-volume category of fresh watermelon, their award-winning readyripe watermelon pouch is now available to grocery retailers in two sizes with three levels of technology and a new pricing structure to satisfy the unique needs of each retailer.

Nature Fresh Farms is expanding its operations, adding 60,000 square feet to their footprint in Delta, OH with the opening of a new distribution center. The newly built distribution center features high-tech fabrication and automation designed to allow Nature Fresh Farms to better serve client needs.