Board Chairman
Concord Premium Meats Ltd.

In 1987 Irv joined a large land development and house building client as CFO and General Manager. In 1993, he became a Partner and Co-Founder of the Concord Group of Companies and today he is the Managing Partner.

President & CEO
Premium Brands Operating LP

George Paleologou is President, CEO and Director of Premium Brands Holdings Corporation, an investment platform focused on acquiring and building specialty food and food distribution businesses in partnership with talented entrepreneurial management teams.

Chief Operating Officer
Optimum Solutions Group

John Allard leads manufacturers through the complexities of the airline industry. A seasoned executive with a strong background in the food sector and a passion for culinary innovation, he previously served as President and GM of Fleury Michon America, driving continuous improvement and raising culinary standards. He also oversaw the post-acquisition integration of Marfo in the Netherlands, where he held the role of COO.

President
Dare Foods Limited

Peter is a long-time Canadian food industry leader and advocate for the maintenance of Canadian manufacturing. He joined Dare Foods as President on October 1, 2012. He was also the President and CEO of Heinz Canada from May 2005 to September 2012, COO beginning in June 2004.

Treasurer
Food To Market Inc.

John Kelly, is co-founder and past President (1989-2010) Sr. VP R&D and Technical Sales (2010-2014) Otter Valley Foods Inc., in Tillsonburg, Ontario. He is also the past Chairman of the Food Producers of Canada and serves on the board and executive of the FPC.

President
John O Foods Inc.

John Omstead is the 4th generation of a family with a storied history in the food business since 1911. In 1989 John ventured out on his own to start Family Tradition Foods (FTF). In the fall of 1995 John acquired the largest Green Giant processing plant located in Tecumseh, Ontario. In 2010 John sold his vegetable processing companies and began to focus solely on his fresh-water lake-fish processing and aquaculture businesses. goes here

President & CEO
Trenton Cold Storage Inc.

Eben joined Trenton Cold Storage (TCS) Group in 1986 and in 2000 became its President and CEO. He was educated at both the University of Western Ontario and the Schulich School of Business at York University, graduating in 1986 with an Honours Business Degree and an MBA. Since 1986, Eben has worked for the business his grandfather founded in 1902, now leading it into its second century under the leadership of the third generation of the same family.

President
Crosby Foods Limited

James Crosby is the 5th generation of the family to serve as President of Crosby Molasses Co Ltd. Founded in 1879, Crosby’s is an independent, family-owned business based in Saint John, NB. While molasses continues to be the mainstay of the business, Crosby’s has an ever-expanding line of branded and private label syrups and dry blended products, exported internationally and to markets across Canada.

President & CEO
Belmont Meat Products Limited

Paul joined Belmont Meats as President and CEO in January 2015. With more than 29 years in the food and consumer products industry, Paul has established a solid reputation as a proven business builder with extensive experience across a number of key sectors of the food industry including meat, dairy, soup, bakery and natural foods. Prior to joining Belmont, Paul was President of Baxters Canada from 2008 to 2014.

Founder & President
Zinetti Foods Inc.

Maurizio Zinetti is the Founder and President of Zinetti Foods Inc., in Surrey, B.C. Started in 1985, today Zinetti Foods employs over 100 people and produces branded and private label products distributed by major retailers all across North America.

CEO
Inovata Foods

Chad Parsons joined Inovata Foods in 2012 and held various positions before being appointed to CEO by Inovata Foods' board. He leads the Inovata Foods team in their mission of creating wholesome and convenient meals that bring families and friends together. Chad is passionate about this mission and is proud that the Inovata Foods team is able to partner with many preeminent retailers in offering their consumers quality private label frozen entrees.

Group CFO & CAO
Upper Crust

An experienced leader with a successful track record of managing teams through significant changes to strategically drive business forward towards growth and cost reductions. Finance Executive with extensive North American finance and supply chain, administration, and accounting experience in food, retail/wholesale distribution, manufacturing, construction, and public accounting.

Senior Vice President and General Manager Cavendish Farms

Bill Hart is Senior Vice President and General Manager of Cavendish Farms, a Canadian food processing company and part of the J.D. Irving Group of Companies. With nearly three decades of leadership experience, including 23 years with Irving Consumer Products, Bill has driven strategic growth and operational excellence across businesses. He has led major expansion initiatives across North America, broadening the company’s presence in key markets.

Known for his collaborative leadership and sound fiscal abilities, Bill is committed to advancing the growth of Canada’s food industry. He holds a Master of Business Administration from the College of Saint Rose and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management from the State University of New York (SUNY) Polytechnic.

VP New Business Development, Strategic Sourcing & Industry Relations
Reuven International Ltd.

Having worked in the Poultry business since a teenager, I have over 35 years of experience and grateful to have worked in almost all aspects in the Poultry business whether it was Sanitation, Distribution, Driving, Manufacturing Operations, Supply chain, Sales, Procurement, and Industry relations. I bring a unique experience knowledge base to all things in the Poultry / supply management Industry. Having spent the last 10 years doing Industry relations and procurement and finding unique solutions for industry with my current role keeps me busy and interested!

President, and Co-owner
McFadgen's Bakery Ltd.

Darren McFadgen is President and Co-owner of McFadgen's Bakery Ltd, a third- generation family bakery established in 1948. Located on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, McFadgen's Bakery Ltd has four facilities producing high quality baked goods for the Canadian market.

McFadgen's Bakery Ltd produces Fruit Cakes, Loaf Cakes, Pound Cakes, Birthday Cake Pieces and Plum Puddings for various National and Regional banners across Canada. As well as their cake lines, McFadgen's Bakery Ltd also manufacturers a line of cookies and cake donuts for the Atlantic Canada market.

Founder & CEO
Coldbox Builders Inc.

For over two decades, Marko Dzeletovich has led Coldbox Builders Inc. with a clear mission: to design and build the world’s most profit efficient environmentally controlled facilities that help food and pharmaceutical companies grow their business. As Founder and CEO, Marko transformed a small Burlington-based operation into a leader in Plan-Design-Build delivery, serving organizations ranging from farmers in developing countries to Fortune 500 companies and major international food and logistics providers. Recognizing early that traditional construction delivery in food processing, food and pharmaceutical logistics lacked integration, Marko championed a single-source accountability model uniting planning, design, engineering, and construction under one collaborative framework. This maximizes throughput, reduces total cost of ownership, and enables building users to scale their operations with confidence.

Director of Procurement
Fleury Michon America

Isabelle is an experienced executive specializing in food product management across retail, distribution, and industrial production sectors. With over 25 years of expertise, she began her career at Loblaws in category management and has held key roles in food distribution and production such as Buyer, Product Manager, and Sales Director. She currently serves as Director of  Procurement at Fleury Michon America, driving procurement strategies and purchasing efficiency.

Her leadership combines operational rigor with a deep understanding of market dynamics, making her a trusted voice in the food industry.

President
Eckert Machines

Eckert Machines is a supplier of equipment for post harvest preparation of fruit, vegetables, potatoes, and specialty food products. Stephen kicked off the third generation of this family-run business by joining the company in 2004 as a technical sales representative and service technician. After years in the field ensuring their equipment performed to producers’ expectations, he became Sales Manager in 2010, bringing on suppliers to work with the growing Canadian fresh cut and ready-to-eat markets. Specializing in process line development and process problem solving, he became company president in 2020.

President, CEO, Ex-Officio
Food Producers of Canada

Denise is a transformational leader with more than 20 years of experience across various sectors and public companies, having held executive positions in Sobeys, Sears, and the NorthWest Company. Denise is a seasoned board director, and is the Chair of Cape Breton University (CBU) Board of Governors. Denise is an active member in her community and chairs various municipal committees.

Member Services and Events
Food Producers of Canada

Mary keeps members updated on critical issues affecting the industry, monitors engagement, and helps members find company-specific solutions to protect their interests. Mary also organizes FPC events including its annual conference.

Prior to FPC, Mary worked in the mining and eco-tourism sectors; and pursued voluntary fundraising and social development work in Central and South America.