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CPMA convention and trade show by the numbers

The 2025 CPMA Convention and Trade Show (CPMA 2025) was a resounding success attracting more than 4,300 attendees. 

More than 325 companies accounted for 68,800 square feet of booth space on the Trade Show floor. Among those were 138 international exhibitors from eight countries, 190 Canadian exhibitors, and 37 exhibitors who were new CPMA members. 

CPMA congratulates the winners of this year’s awards.  The following individuals and companies earned honours at this year’s event:

  1. Fresh Health Award – Rollo Bay Holdings
  2. Young Professional Award – _Amanda Sharman, Del Fresco Produce
  3. Lifetime Achievement Award – _Les Mallard, Fyffes North America Inc
    1. The Packer’s Produce Person of the Year Award - George Pitsikoulis, 2024-2025, CPMA chair and president and CEO of Canadawide Fruit Wholesalers Inc. 
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