Female leadership is important in produce for several reasons. 1. Diversity and inclusion: Having women in leadership roles promotes diversity and helps create a more inclusive work environment. This diversity of thought and perspective can lead to bett

2026-05-08 00:00

When the Canadian Produce Marketing Association's board of directors for 2026 met last week before the annual trade show and conference, Jennie Coleman from Equifruit noticed something in the room. "I was re-elected, so this is my second term, and we now have nine women on the board,"

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