This week, from April 12 – 16, the Canadian Produce Marketing Association holds its annual convention. The event will be fully online and is free to anyone who would like to attend. “It is an…
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Women in Produce honoree recognized for product development work
Nature Fresh Farms’ product development specialist, Luci Faas, has been recognized for her excellence in the produce industry.
The Canadian Produce Marketing Association, in partnership with
Grocery Business Magazine, has developed the Women in Produce initiative recognizing the achievements of outstanding women in the produce industry. Faas, along with nine other women, were nominated by industry peers for their contributions to promoting produce in the industry. The 10 honorees will be recognized during CPMA’s Fresh Week virtual event on April 13th.
Last year Nature Fresh Farms launched its compostable cucumber wrap with Faas leading its development. The concept of a home-compostable cucumber wrap was very new, with the initial investigation solely beginning with online research and making phone calls. After two years of trial and development, they were able to develop a film made from a starch-based material
Canada Plastics Pact Announces 13 New Partners, Advisory Council members Pact Partners continue to diversify; key leadership council put in place
April 08, 2021 09:00 ET | Source: Canada Plastics Pact Canada Plastics Pact Ottawa,
OTTAWA, April 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Today, the Canada Plastics Pact (CPP) is welcoming 13 new Partners that have committed to its industry-led, collaboration platform, which enables Partners to tackle key challenges in reducing plastic waste and pollution. These Partners include operators of one of the country s largest deposit return systems; one of the country s largest tissue manufacturers; and a top 3 producer of packaged fresh bread and bakery products. The Pact now has