NatureFresh sustainability on display at CPMA

(Courtesy NatureFresh)

NatureFresh Farms, Leamington, Ontario, is introducing new sustainability measures at the Canadian Produce Marketing Association Convention and Tradeshow.

The company is showcasing its eco-friendly compostable tray at the trade show, April 3-4 in Montreal.

The trays are used for organic and conventionally-grown Mini Cucumbers.

Conor Chilvers, who recently joined NatureFresh Farms as retail sales account manager, will be at the company’s booth at CPMA. Chilvers most recently was at Suntastic (Huron Produce Ltd.) for almost three years, most recently as national account executive.

“We are very pleased to welcome Conor to our team, having multiple years of experience in the produce industry, he will be a great asset in supporting our rapid growth and servicing our customers in the best way possible,” Paul Schockman, executive retail sales account manager, said in the release.

NatureFresh Farms will be at booth No. 408 at CPMA.

 

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