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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.
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
For more information:
Sue Lewis
Canadian Produce Marketing Association
Tel: +1 (613) 226-4187
