The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) is proud to announce the participants for the 2018 Passion for Produce (PFP) Program in Vancouver. As an added value to membership, PFP was created by the CPMA in 2010 to provide rising stars in the produce industry the opportunity to accelerate their professional development through a unique mentoring experience at the Annual Convention and Trade Show.
“We are thrilled to have so many rising stars from some of the leading companies within our industry join us in Vancouver this year,” said Ron Lemaire, President, CPMA. “With our largest program to date, PFP continues to thrive on great programming, networking opportunities, and amazing participation from senior industry leaders participating in mentorship activities.”
Over the three day CPMA Convention and Trade Show, PFP candidates connect with industry leaders/mentors, participate in off-site tours, interactive sessions, networking events, and more to learn all they can about the fresh produce industry in Canada. PFP candidates gain knowledge through first-hand experiences, discussions, and networking that empowers them to return to work with an enriched understanding and renewed enthusiasm for the produce industry. Candidates develop lasting relationships with mentors, fellow candidates, and other industry leaders that will guide them through their careers.
About the Canadian Produce Marketing Association
Based in Ottawa, Ontario, CPMA is a not-for-profit organization that represents a diverse membership of over 850 members who represent every segment of the produce industry supply chain and are responsible for 90% of the fresh fruit and vegetable sales in Canada from farm gate to dinner plate. CPMA is fortunate to represent a sector that is both a significant economic driver for communities and that also improves the health and productivity of Canadians.
CPMA is proud to introduce the 2018 PFP participants:
Adam Hormis
CFP Ltd. – Consolidated Fruit Packers Ltd.
Bethany Alards
Peak of the Market
Catherine Hamel
Clark Drouin Lefebvre Inc. / QPMA
Chris Mendes
Red Sun Farms Daniel Dubois
Metro
Dylan Goranson
BC Hot House
Evan Ostertag
Star Produce
Goel Gakman
Richard E. Ryan and Associates
Heron Espino
Thomas Fresh Inc.
John Choi
Whistler’s Creekside Market
Juliana Wong
Fresh Direct Produce Ltd.
Kelsey Van Lissum
Oppy
Kevin Sorichetti
Earth Fresh Farms Inc.
Kevin Yuen
Fresh Direct Produce Ltd.
Parry Witmer
Loblaw Companies
Rudi Jaster
BC Fresh
Sam Christopherson
Markon Cooperative Inc.
Tilly MacRae
Sliced FC Ltd.
Vincent Mericille
Metro
Source: Canadian Produce Marketing Association
