The 2019 Canadian Produce Marketing Association Convention & Trade Show was a resounding success, exceeding the size of all past shows in Montreal. Exhibitors representing over 300 companies accounted for 53,500 square feet of booth space on the trade show floor. Among those were 143 international exhibitors, 132 Canadian exhibitors (including 30 exhibitors from Quebec) and 39 first-time exhibitors. The 2019 New Product Showcase included 54 products from 39 different companies.

The following individuals and companies earned honors at this year’s event:

• CPMA Lifetime Achievement Award – Bernadette Hamel formerly of Metro Richelieu Inc.
• Mary Fitzgerald Award – Ryan Goad of Loblaw Cos.
• CPMA Corporate Culture Award – Canadawide Fruit Wholesalers Inc.
• Fresh Health Award – EarthFresh

Best Booth Awards

• Best Island Booth Award – EarthFresh
• Best Inline Booth Award – Fresherized Foods (Wholly Guacamole)
• Best First-Time Exhibitor Booth – Greenhouse

New Product Showcase Awards

• Best New Product Award – Caulilini Sweet Stem Cauliflower by Mann Packing Co. Inc.
• Freggie Approved Product Award – CuteCumber Poppers by Mucci Farms
• Packaging Innovation Award – "Zip Pop" Dual compartment Steam bag by Schur Star Systems Inc.
• Organics Award – SUNSET Organic Angel Sweet by Mastronardi Produce Ltd.

To view photos of all award winners, click here.