NASA climate scientist Dr. Cynthia Rosenzweig wins the 2022 World Food Prize. She says: “As we move into a crucial decade of action on climate change, food needs to be ‘at the table.’”
Kelly Ciceran has been elected as president of the popular horticultural convention held annually in Niagara Falls, Ontario. She is joined by vice-president Doug Darling.
Mario Masellis, vice-president, sales and marketing of Catania Worldwide, becomes the new 2022-2023 chair of the Canadian Produce Marketing Association.
Matthias Oppenlaender has been re-elected chair for a third term at Grape Growers of Ontario. Kevin Watson has been elected vice-chair, replacing Bill Schenck who held the role for six years. @grapegrowersont #newsmakers
Victoria Stamper of Mascouche, Québec, a community just north of Montréal, will join the United Potato Growers of Canada effective April 25, 2022. As the new general manager, she brings a commodities distribution background to the role.