Photo courtesy of Topline Farms
Ontario-based Topline Farms, a family-owned greenhouse-grown produce company, has appointed Justine Taylor as chief sustainability officer, a newly created role.
“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.”
Taylor spent the last 15 years in various agriculture leadership roles, including executive director for stewardship and sustainability at CropLife Canada, executive director of the Agrichemical Warehousing Standards Association and science and government relations manager for Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers.
She holds a Ph.D. in analytical chemistry from the University of Alberta and an MBA from Carleton University’s Sprott School of Business.
“I’m excited to join Topline Farms as chief sustainability officer, embedding sustainability into every aspect of our business,” 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,” she added.
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