As part of their 91st Annual Convention and Trade Show, the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) recognized industry leaders with awards on and off the show floor.
Convention Awards
As part of the Convention program, awards were given to industry leaders for their ongoing commitment to the produce industry in Canada – and the overall health of Canadians.
Fresh Health Award – Presented to BC Fresh
This prestigious award is presented to a company that has gone above and beyond in promoting the Half Your Plate program and/or the Freggie™ Children’s Program, aligning with the CPMA’s goal to increase the consumption of fresh produce in Canada for better health.
The Mary Fitzgerald Award – Presented to Jennifer Harris
The Mary FitzGerald Award is given to someone who has the same passion and dedication for the produce industry as Mary demonstrated throughout her career. This year the award was presented to Jennifer Harris of Mid-Aisle Farms.
CPMA Lifetime Achievement Award – Presented to Tom Byttynen
This award honours an individual who has been recognized by their peers for their significant contribution in the produce industry throughout their career and for their continuous support of CPMA activities and industry initiatives. CPMA’s 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Tom Byttynen formerly of Thomas Fresh.
Trade Show Awards
As part of the Trade Show program, awards were given to recognize outstanding trade show exhibitors and product innovations.
Most Creative Booth Award – Presented to Peak of the Market
In order to recognize Exhibitors for their efforts in creating outstanding displays and providing high-quality experience to Trade Show visitors. This year the award was presented to the booth that demonstrated the most creative display of fresh produce.
Freggie Approved Product Award – Presented to Mucci Farms This new award recognizes an exhibitor, who is participating in the New Product Showcase, for their innovative product designed for children. The award was presented to Mucci Farms for their Smuccies sweet greenhouse grown strawberries.
Best New Product Award – Presented to Highline Mushrooms
This year’s New Product Showcase Award was given to Highline Mushrooms for their Select Blends. These strikingly packaged blends come in three varieties: Pasta Perfect, Steakhouse and Sizzling Stir Fry.
For more information please contact:
Vanessa Sherry-Schwarz Communications Manager Canadian Produce Marketing Association 613-226-4187 x225 vsherry@cpma.ca
About the Canadian Produce Marketing Association
Based in Ottawa, Ontario, the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) is a not-for-profit organization representing companies that are active in the marketing of fresh fruits and vegetables in Canada from the farm gate to the dinner plate. CPMA members include major grower/shippers/packers/marketer, importer/exporters, transportation, brokers, distributor/wholesalers, retailers, fresh cuts and foodservice distributors/operators, processor integrating all segments of the fresh produce industry. CPMA is proud to represent over 790 international and Canadian members who are responsible for 90% of the fresh fruit and vegetable sales in Canada. CPMA is funded by the industry through voluntary membership and various services, activities and sponsorship programs. For more information about CPMA, please visit www.cpma.ca.
Source: Canadian Produce Marketing Association
