Tom Hughes Sr., Founder of EarthFresh, Passes Away
March 4, 2025 | 1 min to read
With deep sadness, EarthFresh announces the passing of Tom Hughes Sr. on February 28, 2025. A visionary leader in the potato industry, he began his journey in 1963 when he co-founded a potato brokerage office at the Ontario Food Terminal with Dave MacKay. The EarthFresh family extends heartfelt condolences to his loved ones, and further details about services and ways to honor his memory are available on their website.
It is with deep sadness that EarthFresh announces the passing of our esteemed founder, Tom Hughes Sr who passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025.
A visionary leader and pioneer in the potato industry, Tom Hughes Sr., lifelong passion for the produce industry began in 1963 when he and his business partner, Dave MacKay, established a potato brokerage office at the Ontario Food Terminal.
The EarthFresh family extends its deepest condolences Tom Hughes Sr.’s loved ones. Details regarding services and ways to honor his memory can be seen here: https://www.earthfreshfoods.com/tomhughessr/