Oneonta Starr Ranch Growers, located in Wenatchee, WA, plans to send members of its sales and marketing teams to this year’s Canadian Produce Marketing Association Annual Convention and Trade Show. National Sales Representative Bruce Turner said he will be walking the floor, as will Director of Marketing Scott Marboe and John Cannon and Shane Cass, members of the sales team.

Despite the frigid grip winter has held on the country over the last few months, Gordon Food Service Ontario has enjoyed steady growth. New customer acquisition and greater penetration with existing customers has led to the recent expansion of its Milton, ON, facility. The new facility is 170,000 square feet and includes a state-of-the-art test kitchen in the customer resource center, as well as meeting rooms.

According to Business Development Specialist Steve Crawford, “We’re going to continue to grow and bring in some new business.”

2013 was an eventful year for Sobeys Inc. as it expanded its network in Western Canada and launched new Sobeys banner brand positioning. Using the tagline “Sobeys Better Food for All,” the rebranding involves a new store concept, services and products, with celebrity chef Jamie Oliver as brand ambassador.

Viva Tierra Organic Inc. will exhibit at Booth No. 833 during this year’s Canadian Produce Marketing Association Annual Convention and Trade Show. “CPMA is always a good show for us,” said Addie Pobst, logistics and organic integrity coordinator.  “We do a great deal of business in Canada, and look forward to talking to existing customers as well as developing new relationships.”

Howard Nager, vice president of marketing for Domex Superfresh Growers in Yakima, WA, said the working atmosphere at the Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s Annual Convention and Trade Show can’t be beat.

Nichole Towell, director of marketing for Duda Farm Fresh Foods Inc., headquartered in Oviedo, FL, told The Produce News that the company is looking forward to the Canadian Produce Marketing Association Convention and Trade Show in Vancouver, BC, on April 2-4.

“Duda Farm Fresh is thrilled to showcase our fresh-cut celery and radish lines, as well as our full citrus line of Meyer Lemons, Navel oranges, clementines and grapefruits,” said Towell.