Family-owned greenhouse produce grower Topline Farms has appointed Justine Taylor as chief sustainability officer.
Having spent the last 15 years in various agriculture leadership roles, Taylor brings a wealth of science related experience to the newly created role to support Topline Farms’ aggressive growth strategy, according to a news release.
“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Justine Taylor to our leadership team at a pivotal time of growth and expansion across North America,” said Max Mastronardi, executive vice president for Topline Farms. “As a vertically integrated organization, we are guided by traceability, transparency, and trust — principles that Dr. Taylor will help shape as we advance our sustainability journey.”
“I’m excited to join Topline Farms as chief sustainability officer, embedding sustainability into every aspect of our business,” Taylor said.
Most recently, Taylor was the executive director, stewardship and sustainability and executive director of Agrichemical Warehousing Standards Association for Croplife Canada. Taylor holds a doctorate in analytical chemistry from the University of Alberta and an MBA from Carleton University’s Sprott School of Business.
“From reducing our environmental footprint to strengthening long-term resilience, I’m excited to lead initiatives that drive smart, sustainable growth while aligning with regulatory and retailer goals,” she said.
Taylor has expertise in controlled environment agriculture, having previously served as science and government relations manager for the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers before joining CropLife Canada.
“We’re building a resilient supply chain that creates value at every stage — from our greenhouses to the grocery aisle,” she said.
Taylor sits on the board of directors for both the Windsor-Essex Community Health Centre and Multicultural Council of Windsor and Essex County in Ontario. Taylor will also take a seat on the Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s new sustainability committee that convenes this week in Montreal as part of the association’s annual convention and trade show, the release said.
In addition to highlighting its new “Roma Revolution” campaign, Topline Farms plans to launch new sustainable snack packs to support its Grab N’ Go program at the CPMA Convention and Trade Show in Montreal, April 8-10.
“Demand for our snacking items is growing rapidly,” Mastronardi said. “By offering multi-format options — convenient three-packs, retail-ready four-packs and family-sized six-packs — we’re able to meet the needs of both customers and consumers alike.”
Topline Farms will showcase the new packs at booth No. 1715 and in the New Product Showcase’s sustainable packaging section, the release said.
