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CPMA 2024

Members of CPMA’s Executive Committee, The House of Commons, as well as the Senator of Agriculture are all involved with the official opening of the CPMA 2024 trade show floor.
Members of CPMA’s Executive Committee, The House of Commons, as well as the Senator of Agriculture are all involved with the official opening of the CPMA 2024 trade show floor.
And there is the official ribbon cut.
And there is the official ribbon cut.
Greg Akins and Steve Page with Catalytic Generators.
Greg Akins and Steve Page with Catalytic Generators.
Team Nature Fresh Farms proudly shows Sweet S’NAPS, Hiiros tomatoes in clamshell and top seal packaging.
Team Nature Fresh Farms proudly shows Sweet S’NAPS, Hiiros tomatoes in clamshell and top seal packaging.
Sweet S’NAPS are the latest innovation in peppers and Nature Fresh Farms has the exclusive rights to grow the variety in North America.
Sweet S’NAPS are the latest innovation in peppers and Nature Fresh Farms has the exclusive rights to grow the variety in North America.
After successfully exhibiting at CPMA for the first time last year, Washington Fruit Growers is back for the second time. From left to right: Troy Howard, Steve Smith and Dan Davis.
After successfully exhibiting at CPMA for the first time last year, Washington Fruit Growers is back for the second time. From left to right: Troy Howard, Steve Smith and Dan Davis.
Team Windset Farms!
Team Windset Farms!
Amore; sweet tomatoes on the vine from Windset Farms.
Amore; sweet tomatoes on the vine from Windset Farms.
Team Mucci Farms won the Packaging Innovation Award for their new paper/bamboo mesh bag. From left to right: Mario Testani, Stephen Cowan, Cole Mucci, Bert Mucci, Ajit Saxena, Fernanda Albuquerque and Aileen Parungo.
Team Mucci Farms won the Packaging Innovation Award for their new paper/bamboo mesh bag. From left to right: Mario Testani, Stephen Cowan, Cole Mucci, Bert Mucci, Ajit Saxena, Fernanda Albuquerque and Aileen Parungo.
Award winning paper/bamboo mesh bag from Mucci Farms. 
Award winning paper/bamboo mesh bag from Mucci Farms. 
Team Mastronardi Produce smiles for a photo.
Team Mastronardi Produce smiles for a photo.
Luis Batiz, Alán Aguirre, and Patrick Cortes show tomatoes in clamshell as well as grapes from Jalisco, a region in Mexico that’s harvesting grapes now. Alan shows the Autumn Crisp variety with Patrick showing Cotton Candy grapes.
Luis Batiz, Alán Aguirre, and Patrick Cortes show tomatoes in clamshell as well as grapes from Jalisco, a region in Mexico that’s harvesting grapes now. Alan shows the Autumn Crisp variety with Patrick showing Cotton Candy grapes.
GreenFruit Avocados is well-known for avocados and is currently also planting bell peppers in Colombia. From left to right: Andrew Gomez, Natasha Smith and Kraig Loomis.
GreenFruit Avocados is well-known for avocados and is currently also planting bell peppers in Colombia. From left to right: Andrew Gomez, Natasha Smith and Kraig Loomis.
Mike Reed, Rob Jackson, Harold Paivarinta, David Bell and Leona Neill with Red Sun Farms have a large selection of greenhouse grown vegetables on display.
Mike Reed, Rob Jackson, Harold Paivarinta, David Bell and Leona Neill with Red Sun Farms have a large selection of greenhouse grown vegetables on display.
Team Oppy. From left to right: Steve Roosdahl, Collbert Rahal, Kevin Batt, Stewart Lapage, Susanne Bertolas and Kelsey Van Lissum.
Team Oppy. From left to right: Steve Roosdahl, Collbert Rahal, Kevin Batt, Stewart Lapage, Susanne Bertolas and Kelsey Van Lissum.
Rino Felicioni and Sammy Cacciatore proudly show grapes from Sun Grape California, an Oppy Company.
Rino Felicioni and Sammy Cacciatore proudly show grapes from Sun Grape California, an Oppy Company.
Jose Cambon and Johannes Kalkbrenner proudly show new, bold packaging for white mushrooms that the company is working on in an effort to make the category stand out more and drive consumption. 
Jose Cambon and Johannes Kalkbrenner proudly show new, bold packaging for white mushrooms that the company is working on in an effort to make the category stand out more and drive consumption. 
Highline Mushrooms is working on new, bold packaging for white button mushrooms to make the category stand out more and drive consumption.
Highline Mushrooms is working on new, bold packaging for white button mushrooms to make the category stand out more and drive consumption.
Grill caps are a new product from Highline Mushrooms.
Grill caps are a new product from Highline Mushrooms.
Sarah Quackenbush, Mayme Mesa, Jennifer Pulcipher and Freddy Hoflack with North Bay Produce.
Sarah Quackenbush, Mayme Mesa, Jennifer Pulcipher and Freddy Hoflack with North Bay Produce.
Team Domex Superfresh Growers smiles for the picture. From left to right: Mike Preacher, Ashley Filliol Riste, Tyler Weinbender, Kailan Elder and Conner O’Malley.
Team Domex Superfresh Growers smiles for the picture. From left to right: Mike Preacher, Ashley Filliol Riste, Tyler Weinbender, Kailan Elder and Conner O’Malley.
Cameron Way, Sandra Somford and Joost Somford with JASA Packaging. Seated in front row is the future of packaging: Luca and Florian Somford attended their first trade show.
Cameron Way, Sandra Somford and Joost Somford with JASA Packaging. Seated in front row is the future of packaging: Luca and Florian Somford attended their first trade show.
Derrick Bender and Kevin Carroll with Fowler Packing.
Derrick Bender and Kevin Carroll with Fowler Packing.
Luis Acuña and Tryg McInerny with Viva Tierra Organic are walking the trade show.
Luis Acuña and Tryg McInerny with Viva Tierra Organic are walking the trade show.
Happy faces in the Village Farms booth are from Lindsay Baldrey, Dirk De Jong, Maurice van der Giessen, Chef Tristan Brown, Chef Darren Brown, Andrew Sable, Helen Aquino, Steve Poklemba, and Aman Chatha.
Happy faces in the Village Farms booth are from Lindsay Baldrey, Dirk De Jong, Maurice van der Giessen, Chef Tristan Brown, Chef Darren Brown, Andrew Sable, Helen Aquino, Steve Poklemba, and Aman Chatha.
Team Canadawide is happy to be in Vancouver. The company’s President George Pitsikoulis is CPMA’s incoming Chair 2024-2025. Cyndie Fournier and Jeff Fulton with Dole Fresh Vegetables have joined for the photo as well as Daniel Newport with Pinnacle Fresh.
Team Canadawide is happy to be in Vancouver. The company’s President George Pitsikoulis is CPMA’s incoming Chair 2024-2025. Cyndie Fournier and Jeff Fulton with Dole Fresh Vegetables have joined for the photo as well as Daniel Newport with Pinnacle Fresh.
Mauro Santelli and David Baxter with Bard Valley / Natural Delights.
Mauro Santelli and David Baxter with Bard Valley / Natural Delights.
Matthew Human, Diana Matthew and Doug Maybury with CKF were seeing a lot of interest for their sustainable packaging solutions.
Matthew Human, Diana Matthew and Doug Maybury with CKF were seeing a lot of interest for their sustainable packaging solutions.
Howard Nager and Angie Eastham with Pacific Trellis Fruit. The company currently brings in melons from Mexico and while the Chilean grape season is finishing up, Pacific Trellis is getting ready for the Mexican season.
Howard Nager and Angie Eastham with Pacific Trellis Fruit. The company currently brings in melons from Mexico and while the Chilean grape season is finishing up, Pacific Trellis is getting ready for the Mexican season.
Team FirstFruits Marketing is receiving a visit from Loblaws and Costco.
Team FirstFruits Marketing is receiving a visit from Loblaws and Costco.
Jacy Clapp and Jose Calderon of Farm Pak with Heather Lifsey with the North Carolina Department of Agriculture.
Jacy Clapp and Jose Calderon of Farm Pak with Heather Lifsey with the North Carolina Department of Agriculture.
Mark Ebedes and Lauren Pugh, Canadian representatives of the Washington Apple Commission.
Mark Ebedes and Lauren Pugh, Canadian representatives of the Washington Apple Commission.
Max McGuire, Loren Foss and Aaron Huston with CMI Orchards are showing pouch bags with Ambrosia apples. Both conventional and organic Ambrosias are available year-round.
Max McGuire, Loren Foss and Aaron Huston with CMI Orchards are showing pouch bags with Ambrosia apples. Both conventional and organic Ambrosias are available year-round.
On the trade show floor, team EarthFresh Farms is well known for beer and fries, but also has a large display of potato products.
On the trade show floor, team EarthFresh Farms is well known for beer and fries, but also has a large display of potato products.
Fast. Fresh. Gourmet. The latest product innovation from EarthFresh won the Award for Best New Product.
Fast. Fresh. Gourmet. The latest product innovation from EarthFresh won the Award for Best New Product.
The referees from DRC (the Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation) are ready to intervene. From left to right: Nicole MacDonald, Luc Mougeot, Jaime Bustamante, Kevin Smith, and Iryna Romanenko.
The referees from DRC (the Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation) are ready to intervene. From left to right: Nicole MacDonald, Luc Mougeot, Jaime Bustamante, Kevin Smith, and Iryna Romanenko.
Smiles in the booth of USA Pears. Prentice Dent, Bob Cat and Jim Morris.
Smiles in the booth of USA Pears. Prentice Dent, Bob Cat and Jim Morris.
Andres Ocampo of HLB Specialties is walking the show floor.
Andres Ocampo of HLB Specialties is walking the show floor.
DeltaTrak, represented by Karl McDermott, Fred Wu, and Anakaren Reyes.
DeltaTrak, represented by Karl McDermott, Fred Wu, and Anakaren Reyes.
The Washington Apple Commission is handing out Cosmic Crisp apples to show attendees.
The Washington Apple Commission is handing out Cosmic Crisp apples to show attendees.
The team of Del Fresco. From left to right: Anthony Charlito, Ray Mastronardi, Krystle Del-Ben and Jim Papaefthimiou. Ray shows Del Fresco’s latest product: a cherry tomato on the vine.
The team of Del Fresco. From left to right: Anthony Charlito, Ray Mastronardi, Krystle Del-Ben and Jim Papaefthimiou. Ray shows Del Fresco’s latest product: a cherry tomato on the vine.
The Original Cherry Tomatoes on the Vine from Del Fresco Pure.
The Original Cherry Tomatoes on the Vine from Del Fresco Pure.
Aaron DeHerrera and Jared Robinson with Rainier Fruit.
Aaron DeHerrera and Jared Robinson with Rainier Fruit.
Team Gambles Group of Companies proudly shows a selection of their product offering. From left to right: Rind Bristol, Marcelo Rusca, Rochelle Sardinha, Shraddha Vanga, Tom Kioussis and Jeff Hughes.
Team Gambles Group of Companies proudly shows a selection of their product offering. From left to right: Rind Bristol, Marcelo Rusca, Rochelle Sardinha, Shraddha Vanga, Tom Kioussis and Jeff Hughes.
Customer-grower of Sollum Technologies Robert Thérien is flanked by Sollum’s Nick Occhionero and Kassim Tremblay.
Customer-grower of Sollum Technologies Robert Thérien is flanked by Sollum’s Nick Occhionero and Kassim Tremblay.
Felipe Barrera of Verbruggen Palletizing Solutions.
Felipe Barrera of Verbruggen Palletizing Solutions.
In the booth of Peak of the Market: Juanita Gaglio with The Produce Industry Podcast, FreshPlaza’s Marieke Hemmes, Pamela Kolochuck with Peak of the Market, and Patrick Kelly of the Produce Industry Podcast.
In the booth of Peak of the Market: Juanita Gaglio with The Produce Industry Podcast, FreshPlaza’s Marieke Hemmes, Pamela Kolochuck with Peak of the Market, and Patrick Kelly of the Produce Industry Podcast.
Bryden Rempel and Marco Castagnoli with Unitec.
Bryden Rempel and Marco Castagnoli with Unitec.
Scott Howarth and Chris Faxon with Sinclair International.
Scott Howarth and Chris Faxon with Sinclair International.
Team Equifruit is going strong. #bananabadass
Team Equifruit is going strong. #bananabadass
Ernest Maldonado with Star Produce and Jennie Coleman of Equifruit catch up at the show.
Ernest Maldonado with Star Produce and Jennie Coleman of Equifruit catch up at the show.
Greg Kennedy, Deric Karolat and Carey Tufts with the Star Group.
Greg Kennedy, Deric Karolat and Carey Tufts with the Star Group.
Issa Mahshi and Tim Mortensen with Kuehne+Nagel. To the left is Paul Candella of Farrow. The company was recently acquired by Kuehne+Nagel.
Issa Mahshi and Tim Mortensen with Kuehne+Nagel. To the left is Paul Candella of Farrow. The company was recently acquired by Kuehne+Nagel.
Trent Etchandy, Madu Etchandy and Michelle Deleissegues with Gem Pack Berries.
Trent Etchandy, Madu Etchandy and Michelle Deleissegues with Gem Pack Berries.
Team Altar Produce proudly shows asparagus, green onions, and Brussels sprouts. From left to right: Luis Lopez, Denys Sam, and Moisés Celaya.
Team Altar Produce proudly shows asparagus, green onions, and Brussels sprouts. From left to right: Luis Lopez, Denys Sam, and Moisés Celaya.
Peter van der Loo and Leighton Hill with Wyma Solutions are flanked by Mark Zachanowich and Andrew Philpott of Volm Companies. The companies have a strategic partnership, bringing Wyma’s packhouse equipment from New Zealand to North America.
Peter van der Loo and Leighton Hill with Wyma Solutions are flanked by Mark Zachanowich and Andrew Philpott of Volm Companies. The companies have a strategic partnership, bringing Wyma’s packhouse equipment from New Zealand to North America.
Santiago Pena, Megan Berenbach and Luis Perez with Mission Produce.
Santiago Pena, Megan Berenbach and Luis Perez with Mission Produce.
Team Tramper Technology is being accompanied by their dealer Chisholm Machinery Solutions. From left to right: Barry Nelson, Dac Chisholm, James Dickson (all Chisholm), Cobus Jacobs, Marco de Koster and Rolf Sonnevelt (Tramper Technology).
Team Tramper Technology is being accompanied by their dealer Chisholm Machinery Solutions. From left to right: Barry Nelson, Dac Chisholm, James Dickson (all Chisholm), Cobus Jacobs, Marco de Koster and Rolf Sonnevelt (Tramper Technology).
Rob Desson with Fairtrade Canada/USA is attending the trade show.
Rob Desson with Fairtrade Canada/USA is attending the trade show.
Trevor Bouma with A&B Packing Equipment and Robin Jayetileke with AgriTeks, a distributor for A&B.
Trevor Bouma with A&B Packing Equipment and Robin Jayetileke with AgriTeks, a distributor for A&B.
Lots of fresh vegetable snack options in the Pure Flavor booth. From left to right: Sal Figliomeni, Carmine Borrelli, Chef Rick, Chef Jaime, and Carolyn Bristowe.
Lots of fresh vegetable snack options in the Pure Flavor booth. From left to right: Sal Figliomeni, Carmine Borrelli, Chef Rick, Chef Jaime, and Carolyn Bristowe.
Seedless super sweet mini peppers are the latest product introduced by Pure Flavor.
Seedless super sweet mini peppers are the latest product introduced by Pure Flavor.
Karen Demay and Roxanne Sponchia with P.L. Light Systems.
Karen Demay and Roxanne Sponchia with P.L. Light Systems.
Joe Salvo with Ponderosa Mushrooms passionately talked about the many different mushroom varieties that were on display in the booth.
Joe Salvo with Ponderosa Mushrooms passionately talked about the many different mushroom varieties that were on display in the booth.
Cultivated cauliflower mushrooms as well as cultivated Morels, both from China.
Cultivated cauliflower mushrooms as well as cultivated Morels, both from China.
Dustin Hahn, Joe Dugo, Marissa Ritter, and Madison Politte with Naturipe Farms.
Dustin Hahn, Joe Dugo, Marissa Ritter, and Madison Politte with Naturipe Farms.
Christian Rowsell and Eelco Abma with Agrolux.
Christian Rowsell and Eelco Abma with Agrolux.
Sean Gervais with Ellips USA.
Sean Gervais with Ellips USA.
Dave Taylor with AdeptAg.
Dave Taylor with AdeptAg.
Three companies represented in one booth. From left to right: Olivier Couture and Steven Coderre with Emballage Coderre Packaging. In the middle is Harm Geurs with Symach and to the right are Tim Bos and Gerald Kerpel with JMC Packaging.
Three companies represented in one booth. From left to right: Olivier Couture and Steven Coderre with Emballage Coderre Packaging. In the middle is Harm Geurs with Symach and to the right are Tim Bos and Gerald Kerpel with JMC Packaging.
Doug Ensz with Family Tree Farms proudly shows jumbo blueberries from California.
Doug Ensz with Family Tree Farms proudly shows jumbo blueberries from California.
Stacy Reykdal and Christian Cruz with BC Fresh, standing in front of a display of locally grown potatoes.
Stacy Reykdal and Christian Cruz with BC Fresh, standing in front of a display of locally grown potatoes.
Frederic Lavoie of Produce Tech is flanked by Denny Bilton and Vincent Lebrun of MAF Roda.
Frederic Lavoie of Produce Tech is flanked by Denny Bilton and Vincent Lebrun of MAF Roda.
The Wonderful Pistachios team is very proud of the latest flavor: Jalapeño Lime.
The Wonderful Pistachios team is very proud of the latest flavor: Jalapeño Lime.
Len Boot, Lene Hultén, Elaine Cartwright and Michael Mikan with NNZ Packaging.
Len Boot, Lene Hultén, Elaine Cartwright and Michael Mikan with NNZ Packaging.
Ken Shukin (cherry grower for Chelan Fresh), Paul Divis, Alicea Shukin and Mac Riggan with Chelan Fresh.
Ken Shukin (cherry grower for Chelan Fresh), Paul Divis, Alicea Shukin and Mac Riggan with Chelan Fresh.
Denis Dullemans of Europar Lighting joins Aaron Bickell and Albert Pinto from Viscon for a photo.
Denis Dullemans of Europar Lighting joins Aaron Bickell and Albert Pinto from Viscon for a photo.
Gerd Uitdewilligen, Kevin Rorie and Pamela Jordan with Copeland.
Gerd Uitdewilligen, Kevin Rorie and Pamela Jordan with Copeland.
Mark Vinnessy of the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association with Brian Klesmith of RPE, LLC.
Mark Vinnessy of the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association with Brian Klesmith of RPE, LLC.
Hugo Raygoza of Lakeside Organic Gardens.
Hugo Raygoza of Lakeside Organic Gardens.
Prescott Leyba and Joel Yeary with Kings River Packing.
Prescott Leyba and Joel Yeary with Kings River Packing.
Jason Walker and Brooke Walker with Bybee Produce, LLC.
Jason Walker and Brooke Walker with Bybee Produce, LLC.
Susan Kavanagh with Duda Farm Fresh Foods, Inc.’s newest product, Celery Dippers.
Susan Kavanagh with Duda Farm Fresh Foods, Inc.’s newest product, Celery Dippers.
Katie Veenstra, Ray Spinelli, and Daren Van Dyke with Five Crowns Marketing.
Katie Veenstra, Ray Spinelli, and Daren Van Dyke with Five Crowns Marketing.
Left to right: Rodrigo Venegas, Jackie Carrillo, Brenda Covarrubia and Sandra Longoria with SiCar Farms.
Left to right: Rodrigo Venegas, Jackie Carrillo, Brenda Covarrubia and Sandra Longoria with SiCar Farms.
Jenna Slack and Clarissa Millen of Great Village, Nova Scotia’s Millen Farms.
Jenna Slack and Clarissa Millen of Great Village, Nova Scotia’s Millen Farms.
Divyansh Ojha and Muskan Sayyed with Odd Bunch.
Divyansh Ojha and Muskan Sayyed with Odd Bunch.
Sammy You of Nebo Mushrooms Ltd., Amando Linares of Piccioni Bros. Mushroom Farm and Frank Zhang of Nebo Mushrooms Ltd.
Sammy You of Nebo Mushrooms Ltd., Amando Linares of Piccioni Bros. Mushroom Farm and Frank Zhang of Nebo Mushrooms Ltd.
Wyatt Poole and Danny Goodyear of Eagle Eye Produce.
Wyatt Poole and Danny Goodyear of Eagle Eye Produce.
Jyoti Bhogal, Laudan Chaffin and Jaysen Weidner of Berry Fresh.
Jyoti Bhogal, Laudan Chaffin and Jaysen Weidner of Berry Fresh.
Cassidy Schnedl of NuBerry Farms.
Cassidy Schnedl of NuBerry Farms.
Laura Berryessa, Nancy Saines and Alexandra Cody of Castle Rock Vineyards.
Laura Berryessa, Nancy Saines and Alexandra Cody of Castle Rock Vineyards.
Ekk Pfenning, Jenn Pfenning and Wolfgang Pfenning of Pfenning’s Organic Vegetables.
Ekk Pfenning, Jenn Pfenning and Wolfgang Pfenning of Pfenning’s Organic Vegetables.
Travis Hess of Onions 52, Inc.
Travis Hess of Onions 52, Inc.
Robert Adams and Jim Warken of One Banana.
Robert Adams and Jim Warken of One Banana.
Laura Pixley, Juliemar Rosado and Michelle Gibson with the National Watermelon Promotion board.
Laura Pixley, Juliemar Rosado and Michelle Gibson with the National Watermelon Promotion board.
Sonia Corrales, Chris Christian and Katie Manetti with the California Strawberry Commission.
Sonia Corrales, Chris Christian and Katie Manetti with the California Strawberry Commission.
David Parrish, Katie McNeill and Dennis Macpherson with Scotian Gold Cooperative Limited.
David Parrish, Katie McNeill and Dennis Macpherson with Scotian Gold Cooperative Limited.
Doug Rodriguez and Frank Wright of Windmill Farms Inc.
Doug Rodriguez and Frank Wright of Windmill Farms Inc.
Dan Atkins, Debbie Rogers and Chris Wilson with Zespri International Ltd.
Dan Atkins, Debbie Rogers and Chris Wilson with Zespri International Ltd.
Anthony Martin, Bryan Key and Logan Martin of Martin’s Family Fruit Farm Ltd.
Anthony Martin, Bryan Key and Logan Martin of Martin’s Family Fruit Farm Ltd.
Andy Webb, Tyler Steele and Sean Barganski of Progressive Produce LLC.
Andy Webb, Tyler Steele and Sean Barganski of Progressive Produce LLC.
Derrick Davis, Jessica Johnson, Jimmy Garcia and Aaron Flowers with Tanimura & Antle.
Derrick Davis, Jessica Johnson, Jimmy Garcia and Aaron Flowers with Tanimura & Antle.
The Van-Whole Produce team behind a colorful assortment of tropical and exotic produce.
The Van-Whole Produce team behind a colorful assortment of tropical and exotic produce.
Jesse MacIntyre and Ray Keenan, both of Rollo Bay Holdings Ltd. with Kendra Mills of the P.E.I. Potato Board.
Jesse MacIntyre and Ray Keenan, both of Rollo Bay Holdings Ltd. with Kendra Mills of the P.E.I. Potato Board.
Gagandeep Grewal with HG Produce Ltd.
Gagandeep Grewal with HG Produce Ltd.
Justin Heffernan, Ahiby Rodriguez and Juan Alarcon with Fyffes North America behind their display of bananas and pineapples.
Justin Heffernan, Ahiby Rodriguez and Juan Alarcon with Fyffes North America behind their display of bananas and pineapples.
Brian Bengard, Jeff Church and Ernst van Eeghen of Church Brothers Farms.
Brian Bengard, Jeff Church and Ernst van Eeghen of Church Brothers Farms.
Valerie Terrault and her uncle Daniel Terrault of Gen V, a family-based company from Quebec.
Valerie Terrault and her uncle Daniel Terrault of Gen V, a family-based company from Quebec.
Alexa Hambly, Christina Hambly, John Hambly and Quinton Woods with Gwillimdale Farms Ltd.
Alexa Hambly, Christina Hambly, John Hambly and Quinton Woods with Gwillimdale Farms Ltd.
 Louise Desilets and Marcel Michaud from Les Fermes GAM Michaud Farms Inc.
 Louise Desilets and Marcel Michaud from Les Fermes GAM Michaud Farms Inc.
Stephen Van Meekeren with Van Meekeren Farms holding its newest apple, the Honeymoon apple.
Stephen Van Meekeren with Van Meekeren Farms holding its newest apple, the Honeymoon apple.
Royce Sharplin of Radford Software Ltd. with Harmeet Dhaliwal and Aneera Dhaliwal of Echo Berries Inc.
Royce Sharplin of Radford Software Ltd. with Harmeet Dhaliwal and Aneera Dhaliwal of Echo Berries Inc.
Robert Leonard of Baja Son Growers.
Robert Leonard of Baja Son Growers.
Claudia Escalante, Natalia Merienne and Eddie Martinez, all of Avocado Queen.
Claudia Escalante, Natalia Merienne and Eddie Martinez, all of Avocado Queen.
Tommy Padilla, Isabel Valle, Lorraine Ong and Scott Bierwiler of Calavo Growers, Inc.
Tommy Padilla, Isabel Valle, Lorraine Ong and Scott Bierwiler of Calavo Growers, Inc.
The Citywide Produce Team complete with its junior members holding their CPMA Half Your Plate award.
The Citywide Produce Team complete with its junior members holding their CPMA Half Your Plate award.
Sage Fruit Co.’s Rich Mendonsa, Jeff Baldwin and Cindy Alarcon.
Sage Fruit Co.’s Rich Mendonsa, Jeff Baldwin and Cindy Alarcon.
Erin Wright, Rachelle Peters, Tim Watson and Mark Sundin of Avery Family Farms.
Erin Wright, Rachelle Peters, Tim Watson and Mark Sundin of Avery Family Farms.
The team from Stemilt Growers holding an array of its apple packages.
The team from Stemilt Growers holding an array of its apple packages.
Peter Martino, Paul Mahoney and Michael Mahoney of FPD East Inc.
Peter Martino, Paul Mahoney and Michael Mahoney of FPD East Inc.
Ippolito Transportation Inc.’s Michele McMillan, Paul Keery, Steve Dimen and Lara Grossman.
Ippolito Transportation Inc.’s Michele McMillan, Paul Keery, Steve Dimen and Lara Grossman.
Frutas de Chile’s Chris Yli-Luoma and Menuka Shrestha.
Frutas de Chile’s Chris Yli-Luoma and Menuka Shrestha.
Yadi Kartono of Sun Rich Foods Canada Inc.
Yadi Kartono of Sun Rich Foods Canada Inc.
Matthew Ecker, June Denbak and Steven Roberts of Vineland Growers’ Cooperative Ltd.
Matthew Ecker, June Denbak and Steven Roberts of Vineland Growers’ Cooperative Ltd.
Abbey Nyberg of the BC Cherry Association.
Abbey Nyberg of the BC Cherry Association.
Danny Fleming and Jim Gipe of Beachside Produce, LLC
Danny Fleming and Jim Gipe of Beachside Produce, LLC
It's very busy at the CPMA booth.
It's very busy at the CPMA booth.
The sharply-dressed team from ATV Farms.
The sharply-dressed team from ATV Farms.
The Big Marble Farms team behind an array of its produce.
The Big Marble Farms team behind an array of its produce.
Jan van Wyk and Jack Lidiard from Marco Limited.
Jan van Wyk and Jack Lidiard from Marco Limited.
The Fresh HUB relaxation lounge, sponsored by Mucci Farms, was very well attended. It was being used to relax, to work and people met up for meetings. 
The Fresh HUB relaxation lounge, sponsored by Mucci Farms, was very well attended. It was being used to relax, to work and people met up for meetings.