LEAMINGTON, ONT. — Greenhouse grower Topline Farms has appointed Dr. Justine Taylor as its new chief sustainability officer and is launching new Sustainable Snack Packs at the Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s (CPMA) 2025 show in Montreal April 8-10.

Dr. Taylor has 15 years of experience in agriculture leadership roles, Topline Farms said, including a most recent role as executive director, stewardship & sustainability, and executive director, agrichemical warehousing standards association (AWSA) for Croplife Canada.

Taylor holds a PhD in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Alberta and an MBA from Carleton University’s Sprott School of Business.

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“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. “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”, Dr. Taylor said. “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. “We’re building a resilient supply chain that creates value at every stage — from our greenhouses to the grocery aisle.”

Topline Farms said Dr. Taylor will also take a seat on the CPMA’s new Sustainability Committee that convenes this week at the CPMA Montreal 2025 show.

Sustainability Snack Packs

Topline Farms’ new Sustainable Snack Packs support its Grab N’ Go program, the company said.

“Demand for our snacking items is growing rapidly,” Mastronardi said. “By offering multiformat options — convenient 3-packs, retail-ready 4-packs, and family-sized 6-packs — we’re able to meet the needs of both customers and consumers alike.”

At the CPMA show, the new packs will be featured at booth 1715 at the New Product Showcase’s Sustainable Packaging section, Topline Farms said.